Green Oaks, Illinois facts for kids
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Green Oaks, Illinois
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Administrative offices
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| Motto(s):
Community of Country Living
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Location of Green Oaks in Lake County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Township | Libertyville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.10 sq mi (10.61 km2) |
| • Land | 3.99 sq mi (10.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,128 |
| • Density | 1,034.33/sq mi (399.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60048
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| Area code(s) | 847 |
| FIPS code | 17-31446 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Green Oaks, Illinois |
Green Oaks is a small village located in Lake County, Illinois, in the United States. It's part of Libertyville Township. The village is known for its motto: "Community of Country Living," which means it's a place where people can enjoy a more natural, open environment. In 2020, about 4,128 people lived here.
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Where is Green Oaks?
Green Oaks is found at a specific spot on the map, which is 42°17′20″N 87°54′41″W / 42.28889°N 87.91139°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact location.
The village covers a total area of about 4.12 square miles (10.61 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.99 square miles (10.34 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.10 square miles (0.27 square kilometers), is water.
Important Roads
Several important roads pass through or near Green Oaks. These roads help people travel to and from the village.
Tri-State Tollway
Buckley Road
Park Avenue/Rockland Road- O'Plaine Road
- St. Mary's Road
- Bradley Road
- Atkinson Road
Schools in Green Oaks
Students living in Green Oaks attend schools in different districts. Here are some of the public schools that serve the village:
- Rondout School District 72
- Oak Grove School District 68
- Libertyville High School (District 128)
Who Lives in Green Oaks?
Demographics is a word that describes the different groups of people who live in a place. It helps us understand the population better. The number of people living in Green Oaks has grown over the years.
Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 198 | — | |
| 1970 | 659 | 232.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,415 | 114.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,101 | 48.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,572 | 70.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,866 | 8.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,128 | 6.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Population Breakdown (2020)
The 2020 census collected information about the people living in Green Oaks. This helps us see the different backgrounds of the residents.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 3,167 | 3,259 | 3,253 | 88.66% | 84.30% | 78.80% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 61 | 53 | 41 | 1.71% | 1.37% | 0.99% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0.14% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 194 | 326 | 401 | 5.43% | 8.43% | 9.71% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.27% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 47 | 96 | 189 | 1.32% | 2.48% | 4.58% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 94 | 128 | 229 | 2.63% | 3.31% | 5.55% |
| Total | 3,572 | 3,866 | 4,128 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
In Spanish: Green Oaks para niños
