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Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	DuPage
Township	Addison, Bloomingdale
Incorporated	1884
Government
• Type	Mayor-trustee
Area
• Total	10.00 sq mi (25.90 km2)
• Land	9.83 sq mi (25.46 km2)
• Water	0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2)  2.14%
Elevation	702 ft (214 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	35,702
• Density	3,632.31/sq mi (1,402.49/km2)
	Up 12.03% from 1990
Standard of living (2020)
• Per capita income	$37,451 (median: $82,547)
• Home value	$189,036 (median: $173,200 (2000))
ZIP code(s)	60101
Area code(s)	630 and 331
Geocode	00243
FIPS code	17-00243
GNIS feature ID	2397911

Addison is a village located in DuPage County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of the larger Chicago metropolitan area. In 2020, about 35,702 people lived there.

History of Addison

Addison became an official village in 1884. At that time, only about 400 people lived there. The area was first called Dunkley's Grove. It was named after an early settler, Hezekiah Dunklee. Later, it was renamed Addison, possibly after a town in England or Addison, New York.

In 1832, Winfield Scott built Army Trail Road in Addison. This road was built on an old Potawatomi trail. It helped wagons move easily during a conflict with Black Hawk and his warriors.

A teacher training school, the Addison Teachers Seminary, moved to the village in 1864. It was run by the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. This school later moved to River Forest, Illinois, and is now Concordia University Chicago. Addison was also home to a children's home called Kinderheim. This home housed many children, making up a large part of the town's population.

Addison started to grow quickly in the 1960s. Developers began building homes on what used to be farmland. The number of people living in Addison grew from less than a thousand in 1930 to 35,000 by 1990.

An amusement park called Adventureland was in Addison during the 1960s and 1970s. Also, in the late 1980s, there was a plan to rebuild Comiskey Park in Addison. However, this idea was not approved.

Geography of Addison

The Village of Addison is located along Salt Creek. This creek is a small river that flows into the Des Plaines River.

Addison covers an area of about 10 square miles (25.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.83 square miles (25.46 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers), is water.

People Living in Addison

Addison is home to a diverse group of people. In 2020, there were 35,702 people living in the village. There were also 12,799 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home.

About 34.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many families live in Addison. The average household had about 3.40 people. The average family had about 2.86 people.

The age of people in Addison varies. About 22.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in Addison was 37.8 years.

Economy and Jobs in Addison

Addison has many businesses that provide jobs for its residents. Here are some of the top employers in the village as of 2022:

Arts and Culture in Addison

Addison offers several places for arts and culture:

• Addison Public Library: This library first opened in 1962. A new building was built in 2008. It won an award in 2024 for its excellent services.
• Addison Perspective: This might be a local publication or group.
• Addison Center for the Arts: This center provides a place for artistic activities.

Education in Addison

Addison has many schools for students of all ages.

• High Schools: Addison Trail High School is located in Addison. Driscoll Catholic High School was also in Addison but closed in 2009.
• Junior High Schools: Indian Trail Junior High School serves middle school students.
• Elementary Schools: There are several elementary schools. These include Ardmore, Wesley Elementary, Lake Park Elementary, Fullerton Elementary, Army Trail Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Stone Elementary.
• Private Schools: St. Philip the Apostle is a private Catholic school. It teaches students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
• Higher Education: DeVry University and Chamberlain College of Nursing also have campuses in Addison.
• Early Learning: Addison has an Early Learning Center. It is for 3-5-year-old students in Pre-Kindergarten.

Transportation in Addison

Pace provides bus services in Addison. Routes 711 and 715 connect Addison to Wheaton and other nearby places. This helps people get around the area.

Notable People from Addison

Many interesting people have connections to Addison. Here are a few:

• Adam Amin: A sportscaster for ESPN and NBC Sports Chicago. He grew up in Addison.
• Mark Anelli: A former professional football player. He played tight end for the San Francisco 49ers.
• Tim Breslin: A professional hockey player. He played for the Chicago Wolves.
• Jim Ellison: The founder of the band Material Issue.
• Jamie Freveletti: An author known for her spy novels.
• Bobby Hull: A famous hockey player in the Hockey Hall of Fame. He lived in Addison while playing for the Chicago Black Hawks.
• Brett Hull: Also a Hall of Fame hockey player and Bobby Hull's son. He grew up in Addison.
• George Ireland: A basketball coach who led the Loyola Ramblers to win the 1963 NCAA championship.
• Kyle Kinane: A stand-up comedian and actor. He was raised in Addison.
• Hubert J. Loftus: A lawyer and politician.
• Tony Pasquesi: A former professional football player for the Chicago Cardinals.
• Rob Renzetti: An animator and the creator of My Life as a Teenage Robot.
• Mike Retondo: The bassist for the band Plain White T's.
• Mark Rodenhauser: A former American football player. He played center for several NFL teams.
• Alexa Scimeca Knierim: A champion pair skater and Olympian. She grew up in Addison.
• Rocco Sisto: An actor known for playing young Junior Soprano on The Sopranos.
• Gabriel (Gaga) Slonina: A young goalkeeper for Chelsea F.C. He became the youngest starting goalkeeper in MLS history.
• Leon Spinks: A former heavyweight boxing world champion. He lived in Addison after retiring.
• Lina Trivedi: Involved with the creation of Beanie Babies. She lived in Addison for many years.
• Lenae Williams: A basketball player who played for the Detroit Shock.
• Kathleen Willis: A member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She lives in Addison.

See also

In Spanish: Addison (Illinois) para niños