Boulder Hill, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boulder Hill
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Sign along Illinois Route 25
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The Hill, Boulder Hood
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 Boulder Hill
Location in Illinois
Boulder Hill
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kendall |
| Township | Oswego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,394 |
| • Density | 5,757.20/sq mi (2,222.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60538
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| Area code(s) | 630, 331 |
| FIPS code | 17-07419 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393344 |
Boulder Hill is a community in Illinois, United States. It's located in Kendall County, near the Fox River. In 2020, about 8,394 people lived there. Boulder Hill is part of the larger Chicago metropolitan area. It sits just south of the city of Aurora.
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Where is Boulder Hill?
Boulder Hill is located at coordinates 41°42′41″N 88°20′07″W. It covers a total area of about 1.45 square miles. Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
For many years, Boulder Hill had a small central area. People living here feel a strong sense of community. They often say they are from Boulder Hill, not from nearby towns like Montgomery or Oswego.
Even though Boulder Hill is not an official town, its mail comes through the Montgomery Post Office. This can sometimes cause confusion. Most local services for Boulder Hill come from Kendall County or Oswego Township.
What's in Boulder Hill?
The community has four churches and a grocery store. There is also a small shopping area and a gas station. Boulder Hill has three schools: two elementary schools and one middle school. There is also a place for retired people to live.
Most of the land in Boulder Hill is already built on. There isn't much empty land left for new buildings. The towns of Oswego and Montgomery have grown right up to Boulder Hill's edges. This means there isn't much space for new businesses to open. Most businesses in Boulder Hill are actually part of the village of Oswego.
Because Boulder Hill is not an official town, it doesn't have its own local government. In the past, this meant property taxes were lower. However, taxes have gone up recently. This is because local groups like the Oswegoland Park District and the Oswego School District have grown. They need more money to serve the growing communities around Boulder Hill.
Who Lives in Boulder Hill?
The population of Boulder Hill has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 8,169 | — | |
| 2010 | 8,108 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 8,394 | 3.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Population Changes in 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Boulder Hill. This information comes from the 2020 census.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 7,048 | 5,755 | 4,393 | 86.28% | 70.98% | 52.34% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 149 | 351 | 338 | 1.82% | 4.33% | 4.03% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0.24% | 0.12% | 0.06% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 54 | 52 | 78 | 0.66% | 0.64% | 0.93% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 3 | 23 | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.27% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 94 | 130 | 306 | 1.15% | 1.60% | 3.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 802 | 1,805 | 3,251 | 9.82% | 22.26% | 38.73% |
| Total | 8,169 | 8,108 | 8,394 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
In Spanish: Boulder Hill para niños
