Dixmoor, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dixmoor, Illinois
|
||
|---|---|---|
|
||
| Motto(s):
Faith and Restoration
|
||
Location of Dixmoor in Cook County, Illinois.
|
||
 Dixmoor, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Dixmoor, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Dixmoor, Illinois
Location in the United States
|
||
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Township | Thornton | |
| Incorporated | 1923 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council–manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% | |
| Population
(2020)
|
||
| • Total | 2,973 | |
| • Density | 2,380.30/sq mi (919.38/km2) | |
| Standard of living (2007-11) | ||
| • Per capita income | $12,960 | |
| • Median home value | $44,600 | |
| ZIP code(s) |
60406, 60418, 60426
|
|
| Area code(s) | 708 | |
| Geocode | 17-20149 | |
| FIPS code | 17-20149 | |
Dixmoor, once called Specialville, is a village in Cook County, Illinois, USA. It's a southern suburb of Chicago. In 2020, about 2,973 people lived there. Dixmoor is surrounded by other towns like Harvey, Posen, Blue Island, and Riverdale. A big highway, Interstate 57, also goes through Dixmoor.
Contents
History of Dixmoor
Dixmoor was first named Specialville in 1922. It was created by a person named Charles Special, and the village was named after him. The name Dixmoor was chosen in 1929. It might have come from the Dixie Highway, a famous road.
Geography of Dixmoor
Dixmoor is located at 41°37′51″N 87°39′59″W / 41.63083°N 87.66639°W. It covers an area of about 1.25 square miles (3.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Neighboring Towns
Dixmoor is bordered by several other towns.
- To the north: Blue Island and Riverdale
- To the west: Posen
- To the south and east: Harvey
People of Dixmoor
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 944 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,022 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,327 | 29.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,076 | 131.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,735 | 53.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,175 | −11.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,647 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,934 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,644 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,973 | −18.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
|||
In 2020, there were 2,973 people living in Dixmoor. There were 1,209 households, which are groups of people living together. The village had about 1,321 housing units.
Diversity in Dixmoor
Dixmoor is a diverse community.
- About 15.5% of the people were White.
- Around 50.9% were African American.
- About 1.6% were Native American.
- Around 0.6% were Asian.
- About 18.7% were from other races.
- Around 12.7% were from two or more races.
- People who identify as Hispanic or Latino made up about 36.7% of the population. They can be of any race.
Age and Households
- About 26.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- The average age in Dixmoor was about 29.9 years.
- Many households (43.9%) had children under 18 living with them.
- About 38.6% of households were married couples.
- The average household had about 3.72 people.
Transportation in Dixmoor
Pace is a public transportation service that provides bus routes in Dixmoor. Routes 349 and 354 connect the village to other places in the Southland area.
Famous People from Dixmoor
- Tony Jacobs: He was a baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.
- Napoleon Harris: He is an American politician and a former American football player. He has been a member of the Illinois Senate since 2013.
Images for kids
See also
In Spanish: Dixmoor para niños
