Lake Summerset, Illinois facts for kids
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Lake Summerset
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Aerial view of Lake Summerset on May 6, 2017
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Location in Winnebago County and the state of Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson, Winnebago |
| Township | Rock Grove, Laona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.56 sq mi (6.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.12 sq mi (5.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,342 |
| • Density | 1,105.24/sq mi (426.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
61019
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-41456 |
| Website | http://www.lake-summerset.com/ |
Lake Summerset is a special type of community in Illinois, located in Stephenson and Winnebago counties. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for statistics, even if it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2010, about 2,048 people lived in Lake Summerset. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,342 people.
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About Lake Summerset's Location
Lake Summerset is found in the northern part of Illinois. Its exact location is 42°26′58″N 89°23′47″W / 42.44944°N 89.39639°W.
Land and Water Area
The community covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.1 square miles (5.49 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.13 square kilometers), is water. This water area includes the beautiful Lake Summerset itself.
Who Lives in Lake Summerset?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different places. This helps us understand the community better.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 2020 | 2,342 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,061 people living in Lake Summerset. By 2020, the population had increased to 2,342. This shows that more people have chosen to make Lake Summerset their home over the years.
Community Makeup in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 816 households in Lake Summerset. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 677 were families. Most people in Lake Summerset were White (about 98.88%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified with two or more races. About 0.68% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, about 25.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (77.7%) were married couples living together. About 13.5% of homes had just one person living there. Many of these single-person households (7.6%) were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Lake Summerset in 2000 was 47 years old.
- About 21.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 4.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 22.2% were 65 years old or older.
For every 100 females, there were about 95.7 males in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Summerset para niños
