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Broadview, Illinois
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| Motto(s):
"A balanced community"
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Location of Broadview in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Broadview, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Broadview, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Broadview, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State | Illinois | ||
| County | Cook | ||
| Township | Proviso | ||
| Incorporated | 1914 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Trustee-Village | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.78 sq mi (4.60 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.60 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,998 | ||
| • Density | 4,500.84/sq mi (1,738.05/km2) | ||
| Standard of living (2007-11) | |||
| • Per capita income | $27,287 | ||
| • Median home value | $190,500 | ||
| ZIP code(s) |
60155
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| Area code(s) | 708/464 | ||
| Geocode | 17-08446 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-08446 | ||
Broadview is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, 12 miles (19 km) west of downtown Chicago. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 7,998.
History
Broadview was incorporated as a village in 1914.
Geography
Broadview is located in Proviso Township along the western edge of Cook County, at 41°51′34″N 87°51′15″W / 41.85944°N 87.85417°W (41.859439, -87.854226).
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Broadview has a total area of 1.78 square miles (4.61 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 430 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,334 | 442.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,457 | −37.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,196 | 256.6% | |
| 1960 | 8,588 | 65.3% | |
| 1970 | 9,623 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 8,618 | −10.4% | |
| 1990 | 8,713 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 8,264 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,932 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 7,998 | 0.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 |
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As of the 2020 census there were 7,998 people, 3,009 households, and 1,768 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,500.84 inhabitants per square mile (1,737.78/km2). There were 3,353 housing units at an average density of 1,886.89 per square mile (728.53/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 71.31% African American, 11.49% White, 2.16% Asian, 0.68% Native American, 8.24% from other races, and 6.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.32% of the population.
There were 3,009 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.56% were married couples living together, 17.91% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.24% were non-families. 37.06% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.38 and the average family size was 2.55.
The village's age distribution consisted of 21.0% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $54,537, and the median income for a family was $80,000. Males had a median income of $40,955 versus $40,028 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,155. About 5.4% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 1,676 | 1,035 | 739 | 20.28% | 13.05% | 9.24% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 6,012 | 6,001 | 5,642 | 72.75% | 75.66% | 70.54% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 108 | 99 | 171 | 1.31% | 1.25% | 2.14% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 9 | 14 | 38 | 0.11% | 0.18% | 0.48% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 125 | 94 | 180 | 1.51% | 1.19% | 2.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 325 | 682 | 1,225 | 3.93% | 8.60% | 15.32% |
| Total | 8,264 | 7,932 | 7,998 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education
Maywood-Melrose Park, district 89 and E.F. Lindop school district 92 operates elementary and middle schools.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 operates public high schools. Portions of Broadview are served by Proviso East High School in Maywood and Proviso West High School in Hillside. Broadview residents may apply to Proviso Math & Science Academy in Forest Park.
Transportation
Pace provides bus service on routes 301 and 322 connecting Broadview to destinations across the region.
Notable people
- Kennedy Blades (born 2003), freestyle wrestler and medalist at the 2024 Olympics Games. She was a childhood resident of Broadview.
- Joseph M. Pallissard (1886–1960), one of the Early Birds of Aviation. He resided at 2440 South 13th Avenue at the end of his life.
- Lee Stange (1936–2018), professional baseball player who grew up in Broadview.
See also
In Spanish: Broadview (Illinois) para niños
