Bloomingdale, Illinois facts for kids
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Bloomingdale
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| Village of Bloomingdale | |||
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Location of Bloomingdale in DuPage County, Illinois.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Illinois |
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| County | DuPage | ||
| Township | Bloomingdale | ||
| Settled | 1833 | ||
| Incorporated | 1889 | ||
| Re-incorporated | June 18, 1923 | ||
| Founded by | Meacham Brothers (Lyman, Harvey and Silas) |
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| Government | |||
| • Type | Council–manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 7.03 sq mi (18.20 km2) | ||
| • Land | 6.77 sq mi (17.52 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) 3.69% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 22,382 | ||
| • Density | 3,308.01/sq mi (1,277.28/km2) | ||
| Up 1.6% from 2000 | |||
| Standard of living (2016-20) | |||
| • Median household income | $87,397 | ||
| • Median home value | $306,400 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) | ||
| ZIP code |
60108
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| Area codes | 630 and 331 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-06587 | ||
Bloomingdale is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It was first settled in 1833. This village is about 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. In 2020, about 22,382 people lived there.
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History of Bloomingdale
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Bloomingdale is one of the oldest villages in what is now DuPage County. The Meacham family first settled here in 1833. By the end of 1834, about 12 to 15 families had made this area their home. It was first called Meacham's Grove.
The community was located on the Chicago-Galena Highway. This road is known today as Lake Street. Bloomingdale became an important stop for stage coaches and people traveling west. At first, it was part of Cook County. Then, in 1839, it became part of DuPage County.
In 1923, the village split into two parts. The northern part wanted to grow with more businesses. The southern part wanted to stay a farming community. So, the northern part became its own village called Roselle. From 1950 to 1980, Bloomingdale's population grew a lot. It went from 338 people to 12,659.
What to See in Bloomingdale
Stratford Square Mall used to be the biggest shopping center in Bloomingdale. It had two large department stores and many smaller shops. There were also restaurants to eat at.
Old Town Bloomingdale is another interesting place. It is at the corner of Lake Street and Bloomingdale Road. This area has small businesses, restaurants, and shops. They are in old buildings from when the village was first settled.
Geography of Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale is located at 41°56′58″N 88°4′57″W / 41.94944°N 88.08250°W.
The village covers a total area of about 7.03 square miles (18.20 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.77 square miles (17.52 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers), is water.
People of Bloomingdale
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 226 | — | |
| 1890 | 403 | 78.3% | |
| 1900 | 235 | −41.7% | |
| 1910 | 462 | 96.6% | |
| 1920 | 448 | −3.0% | |
| 1930 | 337 | −24.8% | |
| 1940 | 305 | −9.5% | |
| 1950 | 339 | 11.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,262 | 272.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,974 | 135.7% | |
| 1980 | 12,656 | 325.6% | |
| 1990 | 16,614 | 31.3% | |
| 2000 | 21,675 | 30.5% | |
| 2010 | 22,018 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 22,382 | 1.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of 2020, there were 22,382 people living in Bloomingdale. There were 8,695 households, which are groups of people living together. About 27.8% of these households had children under 18.
The people in Bloomingdale come from many different backgrounds. About 68% of the people are White. About 15% are Asian, and about 4% are African American. About 12% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Bloomingdale is about 40.9 years old. The median income for a household was $87,397. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less.
Education in Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale has several school districts for younger students:
- Bloomingdale School District 13
- Community Consolidated School District 93
- This district has Stratford Middle School and an Early Childhood Center in Bloomingdale.
- Keeneyville School District 20
- Marquardt School District 15
- This district has Winnebago Elementary School in Bloomingdale.
- Medinah District 11
For high school students, there are two districts:
- Glenbard Township High School District 87
- Students in this district go to either Glenbard East High School in Lombard or Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream.
- Lake Park High School (District 108) in Roselle
Bloomingdale also has one private school, St. Isidore School. There are other private schools nearby, like St. Francis High School in Wheaton.
The community also has the Bloomingdale Public Library. It is a large library, about 35,000 square feet.
Places of Worship
Bloomingdale has many different religious institutions. These include:
- Bloomingdale Church
- Bloomingdale Community Church
- Church of the Incarnation (Episcopal)
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Cornerstone Faith Community Church
- Mission Church
- Shree Radhey Shyam Temple
- St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Church
- St. Isidore's Roman Catholic Church
- World Mission Society Church of God
Getting Around Bloomingdale
Pace offers bus services in Bloomingdale. Routes 711 and 715 connect Bloomingdale to Wheaton and other places.
Famous People from Bloomingdale
- Nate Fox, a professional basketball player
- Frank C. Rathje, a former president of the American Bankers Association
See also
In Spanish: Bloomingdale (Illinois) para niños
