Hawthorn Woods, Illinois facts for kids
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Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
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Location of Hawthorn Woods 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 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.25 sq mi (21.37 km2) |
| • Land | 8.05 sq mi (20.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,062 |
| • Density | 1,126.13/sq mi (434.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60047
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| Area code(s) | 847 |
| FIPS code | 17-33630 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Hawthorn Woods, Illinois |
Hawthorn Woods is a village located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It's about 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. In 2020, about 9,062 people lived there. Hawthorn Woods became an official village in 1958.
You can get around Hawthorn Woods using roads like Midlothian Road and Old McHenry Road. The village is also home to the Hawthorn Woods Country Club, which has a golf course designed by famous golfer Arnold Palmer.
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Exploring Hawthorn Woods: Location and Land
Hawthorn Woods covers an area of about 7.9 square miles. Most of this area, about 7.7 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles, is water.
A Look Back: History of Hawthorn Woods
Long ago, the Potawatomi tribe lived in the area that is now Hawthorn Woods. In 1833, a treaty meant that many Native American tribes in the Midwest gave up their lands. Farmers from other parts of the country then settled here. Later, many German and Dutch immigrants also came to live in this area.
Today, you can visit interesting places like the Cuneo Museum & Gardens and the Fort Hill Heritage Museum in Hawthorn Woods.
Who Lives in Hawthorn Woods: Population Facts
The number of people living in Hawthorn Woods has grown a lot over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 239 | — | |
| 1970 | 939 | 292.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,658 | 76.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,423 | 166.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,002 | 35.7% | |
| 2010 | 7,663 | 27.7% | |
| 2020 | 9,062 | 18.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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People in Hawthorn Woods: 2020 Census Update
The 2020 census showed how diverse the population of Hawthorn Woods is.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 5,592 | 6,630 | 6,795 | 93.17% | 86.52% | 74.98% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 41 | 104 | 121 | 0.68% | 1.36% | 1.34% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.02% | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 185 | 509 | 1,349 | 3.08% | 6.64% | 14.89% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.07% | 0.01% | 0.06% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 3 | 2 | 18 | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.20% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 52 | 119 | 316 | 0.87% | 1.55% | 3.49% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 124 | 288 | 448 | 2.07% | 3.76% | 4.94% |
| Total | 6,002 | 7,663 | 9,062 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Life in Hawthorn Woods: 2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 7,663 people living in Hawthorn Woods. There were 2,560 households. About 55.3% of these households had children under 18. Most households, 89.2%, were married couples.
The average household had about 3.28 people. The average family had about 3.39 people. The median age in the village was 38 years old. About 33.6% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household was about $132,720. For a family, it was about $134,034. Hawthorn Woods is known for its high quality of living. In 2022, it was ranked as one of the wealthiest towns in Illinois.
Famous People from Hawthorn Woods
Some well-known individuals have lived in or have connections to Hawthorn Woods:
- Dominick Basso lived in Hawthorn Woods for many years.
- Leo Burnett (1891–1971) was a famous American advertising executive. He created many well-known advertising characters and campaigns. These include Tony the Tiger and the Marlboro Man. He lived on his family farm in Hawthorn Woods until he passed away in 1971.
- Anthony Castonzo is a former professional football player. He played as an offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts. He grew up in Hawthorn Woods.
- Nancy Faust was the organist for the Chicago White Sox baseball team for 40 years. She lives in Hawthorn Woods.
- Alex Young is a professional baseball pitcher. He was raised in Hawthorn Woods.
See also
In Spanish: Hawthorn Woods para niños
