Indian Head Park, Illinois facts for kids
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Village of Indian Head Park
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Location of Indian Head Park 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 | Lyons | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,065 | |
| • Density | 4,370.97/sq mi (1,687.17/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60525
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| Area code(s) | 708 | |
| FIPS code | 17-37257 | |
Indian Head Park is a small village located in Cook County, Illinois, in the United States. It's found just north of where two major highways, Interstate 294 and Interstate 55, meet. This village is surrounded by other towns like Western Springs, Countryside, and Burr Ridge. In 2020, about 4,065 people lived here. The village's ZIP code is 60525.
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Where is Indian Head Park?
Indian Head Park covers a total area of about 0.94 square miles (2.43 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.93 square miles, is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles, is water.
Who Lives in Indian Head Park?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 385 | — | |
| 1970 | 473 | 22.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,915 | 516.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,503 | 20.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,685 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,809 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,065 | 6.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the village had 4,065 residents living in 1,637 households. About 24.7% of these households had children under 18. Many families, 54.18%, were married couples.
How Diverse is the Population?
Most people in Indian Head Park are White (87.23%). There are also African American (2.51%), Asian (3.17%), and Native American (0.17%) residents. About 6.91% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
What are the Ages of Residents?
The population includes people of all ages. About 16.0% are under 18 years old. A large group, 37.1%, are 65 years or older. The average age in the village is about 55.3 years.
What About Income?
The average income for a household in Indian Head Park was $88,496. For families, the average income was higher, at $123,032. A small number of families (2.3%) and people (3.0%) live below the poverty line.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 3,392 | 3,481 | 89.05% | 85.63% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 63 | 102 | 1.65% | 2.51% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 4 | 0.03% | 0.10% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 113 | 129 | 2.97% | 3.17% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 7 | 0.03% | 0.17% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 44 | 61 | 1.16% | 1.50% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 194 | 281 | 5.09% | 6.91% |
| Total | 3,809 | 4,065 | 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.
A Look at Indian Head Park's Past
The area where Indian Head Park is located has a long history. In 1835, the first political meeting for the Democratic Party in Cook County took place here. Back then, Cook County was much larger, including parts of other counties we know today. This area was called Lyonsville.
Native American History
Just north of the village, there was once one of the last camps of the Potawatomi Native American tribe in Illinois. This shows the deep history of the land.
A Stop on the Underground Railroad
The Lyonsville Congregational Church, located at Joliet and Wolf roads, played a special role in history. It was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. This was a secret network that helped enslaved people find freedom.
When Was the Village Formed?
The Village of Indian Head Park officially became a village on August 4, 1959.
Famous People from Indian Head Park
- David McAfee (1947–2005) was a politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1991 to 1995. He lived in Indian Head Park.
- Gabrielle Walsh (born 1989) is an actress. She grew up in Indian Head Park.
Images for kids
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The official seal of Indian Head Park.
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Map showing Indian Head Park in Cook County, Illinois.
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Map showing Illinois in the United States.
