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Flossmoor, Illinois
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Location of Flossmoor in Cook County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Township | Rich, Bloom |
| Incorporated | 1924 |
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| • Type | Village |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.66 sq mi (9.48 km2) |
| • Land | 3.66 sq mi (9.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
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| • Total | 9,704 |
| • Density | 2,650.64/sq mi (1,023.34/km2) |
| Standard of living (2007-11) | |
| • Per capita income | $55,187 |
| • Median home value | $288,900 |
| ZIP code(s) |
60422
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| Area code(s) | 708 |
| Geocode | 26571 |
| FIPS code | 17-26571 |
Flossmoor is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,704 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Flossmoor is located at 41°32′30″N 87°41′6″W / 41.54167°N 87.68500°W (41.541684, -87.684970).
According to the 2010 census, Flossmoor has a total area of 3.66 square miles (9.48 km2), all land. Flossmoor has a station on the Metra Electric Main Line, which provides easy access to the Chicago Loop and the University of Chicago.
History
Although Flossmoor has roots in the 19th-century, it was first recognized as an affluent community in the 1920s when it became known as a cultural and recreational mecca of elite country clubs and stately golf courses. The 1920 PGA Championship and the Western Open golf tournaments of 1906 and 1912 were played in Flossmoor. It was incorporated as a village in 1924. In the years since, Flossmoor was not only seen as the "status" suburb of south/southwest suburban Chicago but also as one of "the fashionable places to "Live In" nationally.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 808 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,270 | 57.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,804 | 42.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,624 | 156.3% | |
| 1970 | 7,846 | 69.7% | |
| 1980 | 8,423 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 8,651 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 9,301 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 9,464 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 9,704 | 2.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 4,235 | 2,958 | 44.75% | 30.48% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 4,462 | 5,645 | 47.15% | 58.17% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 6 | 9 | 0.06% | 0.09% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 240 | 187 | 2.54% | 1.93% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 2 | 4 | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 34 | 41 | 0.36% | 0.42% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 182 | 398 | 1.92% | 4.10% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 303 | 462 | 3.20% | 4.76% |
| Total | 9,464 | 9,704 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
2010 Census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,464 people, 3,447 households, and 2,670 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,585.8 people per square mile (998.4/km2). There were 3,677 housing units at an average density of 1004.6 per square mile (387.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 46.4% White, 47.8% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.9% some other race, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 3,447 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were headed by married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74, and the average family size was 3.18.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 17.1% from 25 to 44, 34.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.
During the period 2007–11, an estimated 66.3% of the adult population had at least a bachelor's degree, and 35.9% held a graduate or professional degree as well.
During this time, the estimated median annual income for a household in the village was $110,083, and the median income for a family was $122,091. Male full-time workers had a median income of $85,104 versus $62,604 for females. The per capita income for the village was $55,187. About 1.4% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Nnedi Okorafor
- George Shultz
- Beryl Sprinkel
- Ed Derwinski
- George Stigler
- Buddy Guy
- John Dean
- Michael Beschloss
- Stephen Douglas Johnson
- George Nolfi
- Andy Tennant
- Xavier Fulton
- Brian Kerwin
- Philip Hart Cullom
- Erin Williams
Education
Children in grades K-8, attend schools under the jurisdiction of public school district 161. School District 161 has four elementary schools, Western Avenue, Serena Hills, Flossmoor Hills, and Heather Hill, all of which serve students in grades K-5. After attending elementary school, students go to Mardell M. Parker Junior High School, which serves children in grades 6–8.
The majority of students in the area then go on to attend the local public high school, Homewood-Flossmoor High School (School District #233), which is a three-time recipient of the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Award for excellence.
Flossmoor is home to Infant Jesus of Prague School, a private, Roman Catholic K-8 school operated by the Infant Jesus of Prague Parish. IJP, as the school is known, is a two-time winner of the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Award.
