Glendale Heights, Illinois facts for kids
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Glendale Heights, Illinois
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Location of Glendale Heights in DuPage County, Illinois
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 Glendale Heights, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Glendale Heights, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Glendale Heights, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Illinois |
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| Counties | DuPage | ||
| Incorporated | 1959 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council–manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 5.53 sq mi (14.31 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.38 sq mi (13.95 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 33,176 | ||
| • Density | 6,160.82/sq mi (2,378.76/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code(s) |
60139
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| Area code(s) | 630 and 331 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-29730 | ||
Glendale Heights is a friendly village located in DuPage County, Illinois, in the United States. It's like a quiet neighborhood that's part of the bigger Chicago area. In 2020, about 33,176 people called Glendale Heights home. Most of the village is made up of houses and families.
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History of Glendale Heights
Before the 1950s, Glendale Heights was mostly farmland. Only about 104 people lived here in 1959. It was so small that its mail came from the Glen Ellyn post office.
In 1958, two brothers, Charles and Harold Reskin, who owned a company called Midland Enterprises, started building houses. They bought two farms and began building homes on Glen Ellyn Road and Larry Lane.
Because of this growth, the village officially became a town on July 13, 1959. The very first election for the new village happened on August 2 of that same year.
The town was first called "Glendale" because it was between Glen Ellyn and Bloomingdale. But there was already a small town named Glendale in southern Illinois. To avoid confusion, in March 1960, the town added "Heights" to its name. This "Heights" refers to how the land rises and falls, with some areas being about 100 feet higher than others.
Geography of Glendale Heights
Glendale Heights is located at coordinates 41°55′13″N 88°4′44″W / 41.92028°N 88.07889°W.
The village covers a total area of about 5.53 square miles (14.31 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.39 square miles (13.95 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers), is water.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 173 | — | |
| 1970 | 11,406 | 6,493.1% | |
| 1980 | 23,251 | 103.8% | |
| 1990 | 27,973 | 20.3% | |
| 2000 | 31,765 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 34,208 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 33,176 | −3.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 32,796 | −4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, Glendale Heights had 33,176 people living there. There were 11,654 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
The people in Glendale Heights come from many different backgrounds:
- About 36.61% were White.
- About 7.27% were African American.
- About 1.28% were Native American.
- About 25.25% were Asian.
- About 0.10% were Pacific Islander.
- About 16.87% were from other races.
- About 12.63% were from two or more races.
- People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 32.82% of the population.
In many homes, about 33.9% had children under 18 living there. About 51.75% of households were married couples.
The average age of people in Glendale Heights was 34.3 years old. About 23.0% of the population was under 18 years old.
The average income for a household in the village was $70,034. For families, the average income was $71,226.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 17,409 | 13,438 | 10,327 | 54.81% | 39.28% | 31.13% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,484 | 1,939 | 3,931 | 4.70% | 5.67% | 11.85% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 48 | 61 | 381 | 0.15% | 0.18% | 1.15% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 6,303 | 7,528 | 7,507 | 19.84% | 22.01% | 22.63% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 24 | 19 | 36 | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.11% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 40 | 67 | 145 | 0.13% | 0.20% | 0.44% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 605 | 644 | 3,042 | 1.90% | 1.88% | 9.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5,842 | 10,512 | 10,092 | 18.39% | 30.73% | 30.42% |
| Total | 31,765 | 34,208 | 33,176 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Economy and Jobs
Glendale Heights has several businesses that provide many jobs for its residents. Here are some of the top employers in the village:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Spraying Systems Co. | 1,000 |
| 2 | Cornelius, Inc. | 500 |
| 3 | Kronos Food Inc. | 400 |
| 4 | Super Target | 204 |
| 5 | Jewel Osco | 200 |
Schools and Education
Glendale Heights has three different school districts for younger students (Kindergarten to 8th grade): District 15, District 16, and District 41. After 8th grade, students go to high schools in the Glenbard Township District 87.
Even though there are three school districts, there is only one library district for everyone: the Glenside Public Library District.
Queen Bee District 16
District 16 has two schools for younger kids (Kindergarten to 3rd grade): Glen Hill and Pheasant Ridge. Americana School is for 4th and 5th graders. The middle school is called Glenside. The original Queen Bee school building is no longer used for elementary students, but it's still standing and used for other things. Students from District 16 go to either Glenbard North or Glenbard West for high school.
Marquardt District 15
District 15 has four elementary schools: G. Stanley Hall School, Winnebago School, Blackhawk School, and Charles G. Reskin School. The middle school, Marquardt, has separate buildings for 6th graders and for 7th and 8th graders. This district serves the eastern part of Glendale Heights and parts of nearby towns like Addison and Bloomingdale. Most students from District 15 go to Glenbard East High School.
Glen Ellyn School District 41
District 41 has four elementary schools: Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Churchill, and Forest Glen. Students living in Glendale Heights who are in District 41 attend Abraham Lincoln. Hadley Junior High is for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. This district serves parts of several towns, including Glendale Heights, Glen Ellyn, and Lombard. Students from District 41 in Glendale Heights go to Glenbard West High School.
Transportation
Pace provides bus services in Glendale Heights. Routes 711 and 715 connect the village to Wheaton and other places, helping people get around.
Notable People from Glendale Heights
- Billy Corgan – He is a famous guitarist and singer for the band Smashing Pumpkins. He grew up in Glendale Heights.
- Jeremy Hammond – He is a political activist and computer expert who was born and grew up in Glendale Heights.
See also
In Spanish: Glendale Heights para niños
