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Long Grove, Illinois

Coordinates: 42°12′9″N 88°0′23″W / 42.20250°N 88.00639°W / 42.20250; -88.00639
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Long Grove, Illinois
Village
Location of Long Grove in Lake County, Illinois.
Location of Long Grove in Lake County, Illinois.
Long Grove, Illinois is located in Illinois
Long Grove, Illinois
Long Grove, Illinois
Coordinates: 42°12′9″N 88°0′23″W / 42.20250°N 88.00639°W / 42.20250; -88.00639
Country United States
StateIllinois
CountyLake
TownshipsEla, Vernon
Incorporated1956
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
 • Village PresidentBill Jacob
Area
[1]
 • Total
12.67 sq mi (32.82 km2)
 • Land12.44 sq mi (32.22 km2)
 • Water0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)  1.89%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
8,043
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
8,147
 • Density654.96/sq mi (252.89/km2)
Standard of living
 • Per capita income$62,185 (median: $148,150)
 • Home value$589,654 (median: $555,400)
ZIP code(s)
60047, 60060, 60049
Area code(s)847 & 224
Geocode44524
FIPS code17-44524
Websitewww.longgroveil.gov
Demographics (2000)[3]
White Black Hispanic Asian
90.81% 0.94% 3.0% 6.77%
Islander Native Other
0.02% 0.01% 1.47%

Long Grove is an affluent village in Lake County, Illinois, United States, approximately 35 miles (56 km) northwest of Chicago. As of the 2010 census, the village had a population of 8,043.[4] The village has strict building ordinances to preserve its "country atmosphere".[5]

Geography

Long Grove is located at 42°12′9″N 88°0′23″W / 42.20250°N 88.00639°W / 42.20250; -88.00639 (42.202504, -88.006448).[6]

According to the 2010 census, Long Grove has a total area of 12.715 square miles (32.93 km2), of which 12.48 square miles (32.32 km2) (or 98.15%) is land and 0.235 square miles (0.61 km2) (or 1.85%) is water.[7]

History

The village now has very strict building ordinances to preserve its "pristine rural charm",[8] including prohibitions on sidewalks,[9] fences,[10] and residential street lights.[11] The Long Grove area is now known[citation needed] for its historic downtown, its exclusive million dollar homes and the annual chocolate, strawberry and apple festivals that take place in May, June and September, respectively.[12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188084—
1960640—
19701,19686.9%
19802,01368.3%
19904,740135.5%
20006,73542.1%
20108,04319.4%
2016 (est.)8,147[2]1.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

As of the census[14] of 2000, there are 6,735 people, 1,962 households, and 1,791 families residing in the village. The population density is 548.7 people per square mile (211.8/km²). There are 2,021 housing units at an average density of 164.6 per square mile (63.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village is 90.81% White, 0.94% African American, 0.01% Native American, 6.77% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. 3.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,962 households out of which 52.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 86.4% are married couples living together, 3.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 8.7% are non-families. 6.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 2.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.26 and the average family size is 3.42.

In the village, the population is spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females, there are 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $148,150, and the median income for a family is $153,996. Males have a median income of $153,996 versus $45,976 for females. The per capita income for the village is $62,185. 2.6% of the population and 1.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jun 29, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ 2000 United States Census Data
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Long Grove village, Illinois". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  5. ^ "Long Grove History at Nifty 50s". www.nifty-50s.com.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
  8. ^ "Village of Long Grove Comprehensive Plan" (PDF). Long Grove. April 2000. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  9. ^ "Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Ways". Long Grove, Illinois: Village Code. Long Grove, Illinois: Sterling Codifiers. 2016.
  10. ^ "Fences". Long Grove, Illinois: Village Code. Long Grove, Illinois: Sterling Codifiers. 2016.
  11. ^ "Exterior Lighting". Long Grove, Illinois: Village Code. Long Grove, Illinois: Sterling Codifiers. 2016.
  12. ^ Long Grove Online Annual Calendar of Events
  13. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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