Justice, Illinois facts for kids
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Justice, Illinois
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| Motto(s):
Peaceful, pretty, and proud
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Location of Justice in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Justice, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Justice, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Justice, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.47 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.84 sq mi (7.35 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,600 | |
| • Density | 4,436.62/sq mi (1,713.15/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
60458
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| Area code(s) | 708 | |
| FIPS code | 17-38830 | |
Justice is a village located in Cook County, Illinois, in the United States. It was founded in 1911. According to the 2020 census, about 12,600 people live there.
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Geography of Justice
Justice covers a total area of about 2.89 square miles (7.47 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.84 square miles (7.35 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water.
Major Roads and Highways
A main road that goes through Justice is Archer Avenue, also known as Illinois Route 171. The village is also close to major highways. These include Interstate 55, often called the Stevenson Expressway, and Interstate 294. These highways are just east of La Grange Road, which is also U.S. Route 45.
People Living in Justice
As of the 2020 census, there were 12,600 people living in Justice. These people made up 4,644 households and 3,119 families. The village has a mix of different backgrounds.
Population Details
About 23% of the people living in Justice are under 18 years old. Around 10.9% are 65 years old or older. The average age in the village is 32 years.
The average income for a household in Justice was about $57,523. For families, the average income was about $64,258.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 183 | — | |
| 1930 | 377 | 106.0% | |
| 1940 | 499 | 32.4% | |
| 1950 | 854 | 71.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,803 | 228.2% | |
| 1970 | 9,473 | 238.0% | |
| 1980 | 10,552 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 11,137 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 12,193 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 12,926 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 12,600 | −2.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Education in Justice
Students in elementary and middle school who live in Justice attend schools that are part of Indian Springs School District 109. After middle school, students go to high school at Argo Community High School District 217. This high school is located in the nearby village of Summit.
Transportation Services
Pace offers bus services in Justice. These bus routes connect the village to many different places throughout the Chicago Southland area.
See also
In Spanish: Justice (Illinois) para niños
