East Dundee, Illinois facts for kids
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East Dundee, Illinois
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Location of East Dundee in Kane County and Cook County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Illinois | ||
| Counties | Kane, Cook | ||
| Township | Dundee, Barrington | ||
| Incorporated | 1871 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | President-trustee | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.17 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) 8.08% | ||
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,152 | ||
| • Density | 1,082.05/sq mi (417.81/km2) | ||
| Standard of living (2007-11) | |||
| • Per capita income | $33,507 | ||
| • Median home value | $209,400 | ||
| ZIP code |
60118
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| Area code(s) | 847 & 224 | ||
| Geocode | 17-21696 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-21696 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2398774 | ||
East Dundee is a village in Kane County, Illinois. A small part of the village is also in Cook County. In 2020, about 3,152 people lived here. It's a community with a mix of history and modern life.
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Exploring East Dundee's Location and Size
East Dundee is a village in Illinois. It covers a total area of about 3.15 square miles (8.17 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.91 square miles (7.54 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.24 square miles (0.63 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in East Dundee?
East Dundee has grown over many years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 849 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,150 | 35.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,417 | 23.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,405 | −0.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,303 | −7.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,341 | 2.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,306 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,466 | 12.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,221 | 51.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,920 | 31.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,618 | −10.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,721 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,955 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,860 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,152 | 10.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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East Dundee's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 3,152 people living in East Dundee. There were 1,453 households, which are groups of people living together. About 18.8% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.91 people.
The village has people of different ages. About 13.8% of the population was under 18. About 26.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 52 years.
The average income for a household was about $73,199. For families, it was about $91,591. About 10.4% of all people in the village lived below the poverty line. This included 21.5% of those under 18.
A Look at East Dundee's History
East Dundee became an official village in 1871. This was four years after its neighbor, West Dundee, was formed.
Historic Places and Attractions
- Fox River Trail: A path for walking and biking now follows an old railroad track along the Fox River. The train station was rebuilt in 1984 as a place for visitors.
- Santa's Village AZoosment Park: This fun theme park first opened in 1959. It closed for a few years but reopened in 2011. Now it's called Santa's Village AZoosment Park.
DeLoris Doederlein, who was an educator and politician, lived in East Dundee.
Getting Around East Dundee
Public Transportation
Pace offers bus services in East Dundee. Routes 543 and 803 connect the village to nearby places like Elgin.
Past Train Service
East Dundee used to have a train line. It was part of the Chicago & North Western railway. This line connected Elgin and Crystal Lake. However, it stopped running in the 1980s.
Well-Known People from East Dundee
- Nina Armagno (born 1966): She grew up in East Dundee. She became the first female general officer in the United States Space Force.
- DeLoris Doederlein (born 1925): She was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1987 to 1993. She lived in East Dundee for a long time.
See also
In Spanish: East Dundee para niños
