Countryside, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Countryside, Illinois
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Location of Countryside in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Countryside, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Countryside, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Countryside, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Township | Lyons | |
| Incorporated | 1960 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council–manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.45 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.88 sq mi (7.45 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,420 | |
| • Density | 2,230.72/sq mi (861.32/km2) | |
| Down 1.6% from 2000 | ||
| Standard of living (2007-11) | ||
| • Per capita income | $28,124 | |
| • Median home value | $226,700 | |
| ZIP code(s) |
60525
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| Area code(s) | 708 | |
| Geocode | 17-16873 | |
| FIPS code | 17-16873 | |
Countryside is a city located in Cook County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 6,420 people lived there.
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History of Countryside
Long ago, the land where Countryside is now was home to the Potawatomi people. In the early 1800s, American pioneers also started to settle here. One of the first non-native families to arrive was Joseph Vial and his family in 1833.
For many years, Countryside was mostly quiet farmland. After the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, many people moved out of Chicago. They looked for new homes in places like Countryside. Land was very cheap, making it a good escape from the busy city.
Countryside stayed a quiet farming area until after World War II. Then, many suburban areas like Countryside started to grow very fast. The first neighborhood built for homes was LaGrange Terrace in 1947. More neighborhoods followed in the 1950s.
The City of Countryside officially became a city in 1960.
Around 1917, the family of the Marx Brothers (who later became famous comedians) bought a chicken farm nearby. Groucho Marx once joked that they spent too much time watching the Chicago Cubs baseball team. This made their farm not very successful.
Geography of Countryside
Countryside is about 2.88 square miles (7.45 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land.
The communities next to Countryside are Hodgkins, McCook, and La Grange.
People of Countryside
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,864 | — | |
| 1980 | 6,242 | 117.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,716 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,991 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,895 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 6,420 | 8.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, Countryside had 6,420 people living in 2,543 households. About 26.7% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 3 people.
The city's population includes people of different ages:
- 21.0% were under 18 years old.
- 19.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 34.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.1% were 65 years or older.
The median age in Countryside was 45.2 years.
Economy and Shopping
The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 has its main office in Countryside.
Countryside Plaza is a popular shopping area that attracts many shoppers from the region.
Education in Countryside
Students in Countryside attend schools in two different districts:
- La Grange School District 105
- Pleasantdale School District 107
Elementary Schools
- Younger students go to Ideal Elementary School in Countryside.
- Some also attend Pleasantdale Elementary School in Willow Springs.
Middle Schools
- Middle school students go to William F. Gurrie Middle School in La Grange.
- Others attend Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
High Schools
- High school students attend Lyons Township High School District 204.
- This district has campuses in La Grange and Western Springs.
City Services and Transportation
Fire Department
Countryside is protected by the Pleasantview Fire Protection District. This district was started in 1946. It has three fire stations in the area it serves. A board of trustees, chosen by the community, manages the fire district.
Transportation
Pace offers bus services in Countryside. Routes 330 and 392 connect Countryside to places like Summit, O'Hare International Airport, and other nearby areas.
See also
In Spanish: Countryside (Illinois) para niños
