Calumet City, Illinois facts for kids
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Calumet City, Illinois
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One of the two smiley face water towers in Calumet City
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Location of Calumet City in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Calumet City, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Calumet City, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Calumet City, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Incorporated (Village) | February 13, 1893 (as West Hammond) |
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| Incorporated (City) | 1924 (as Calumet City) |
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| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Mayor | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.32 sq mi (18.96 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.20 sq mi (18.64 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) 1.64% | |
| Population
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| • Total | 36,033 | |
| • Density | 5,005.97/sq mi (1,932.85/km2) | |
| Standard of living (2009-11) | ||
| • Per capita income | ,390 | |
| • Median home value | 1,900 | |
| ZIP code(s) |
60409
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| Area code(s) | 708 | |
| Geocode | 17-10487 | |
| FIPS code | 17-10487 | |
Calumet City is a city located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the larger Chicago metropolitan area. In 2020, about 36,033 people lived there.
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What Does Calumet Mean?
The word Calumet comes from the Miꞌkmaq and French languages. It means a type of Ceremonial pipe that was used by Native Americans.
A Brief History of Calumet City
Calumet City was first started in 1893. Back then, two small villages, Schrumville and Sobieski Park, joined together. They decided to call their new village West Hammond. This was because it was located on the west side of the Illinois-Indiana border, near Hammond, Indiana.
Over time, the area became known for certain activities. In 1923, the people living there decided they wanted a fresh start and a new image for their city. They voted to change the name from West Hammond to Calumet City. This change helped the city create a new identity.
Where is Calumet City Located?
Calumet City is located at 41°36′51″N 87°32′47″W / 41.61417°N 87.54639°W.
The city covers a total area of about 7.3 square miles (18.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.2 square miles (18.6 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.12 square miles (0.32 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Calumet City?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 2,935 | — | |
| 1910 | 4,948 | 68.6% | |
| 1920 | 7,492 | 51.4% | |
| 1930 | 12,298 | 64.1% | |
| 1940 | 13,241 | 7.7% | |
| 1950 | 15,799 | 19.3% | |
| 1960 | 25,000 | 58.2% | |
| 1970 | 32,956 | 31.8% | |
| 1980 | 39,697 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 37,840 | −4.7% | |
| 2000 | 39,071 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 37,042 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 36,033 | −2.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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According to the 2020 census, Calumet City had 36,033 residents. There were about 14,166 households in the city.
Most of the people living in Calumet City are African American. There are also many White residents and people from Hispanic or Latino backgrounds.
About 23.5% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Calumet City was 36.9 years.
Arts and Culture in Calumet City
One special thing that Calumet City residents are proud of is their water towers. There are two large water towers that are painted like the famous "Have a Nice Day" smiley faces. You can see them near River Oaks Mall and on State Street near Interstate 94.
Schools in Calumet City
Calumet City has several school districts for younger students:
- Calumet City School District 155
- Woodrow Wilson Memorial School
- Wentworth Intermediate School
- Wentworth Jr. High School
- Dolton School District 149
- Berger Vandenberg School
- Carol Moseley Braun School
- Caroline Sibley School
- Dirksen Middle School
- Lincoln Elementary School District 156
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District No. 157
- Hoover Elementary School
- Schrum Memorial Middle School
For high school students, the city is served by two districts:
- Thornton Township High School District 205 (for areas west of Torrence Avenue)
- Thornwood High School
- Thornton Fractional High School District 215 (for areas east of Torrence Avenue)
- Thornton Fractional North High School
Getting Around Calumet City
Pace provides bus service throughout Calumet City. These buses connect the city to many other places in the Southland area.
Famous People From Calumet City
Many notable people have connections to Calumet City:
- Calboy, a well-known American rapper.
- John Jurkovic, a former defensive lineman for several NFL teams and a radio host.
- Mirko Jurkovic, a former offensive guard for the Chicago Bears and an All-American college player.
- Alan Keyes, a conservative political activist.
- Gene Krupa, a famous jazz drummer.
- José Olivarez, a poet and author.
- DJ Rashad, a Chicago house music producer.
- Mike Tomczak, a quarterback who played for several NFL teams, including the 1985 Chicago Bears who won the Super Bowl.
- Tink, a singer-songwriter.
- Tim Walberg, a member of the United States House of Representatives from Michigan.
See also
In Spanish: Calumet City para niños
