Lake of the Woods, Illinois facts for kids
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Lake of the Woods, Illinois
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Lake of the Woods
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 Lake of the Woods, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| Township | Mahomet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.77 sq mi (4.57 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,403 |
| • Density | 1,428.66/sq mi (551.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61853
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-41346 |
Lake of the Woods is a special kind of community in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 2,403 people lived here. Lake of the Woods is mostly surrounded by the village of Mahomet.
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About Lake of the Woods
This community is located in Mahomet Township. It's a quiet area that offers a mix of homes and natural spaces.
Land and Water
Lake of the Woods covers a total area of about 1.77 square miles (4.57 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.68 square miles (4.36 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.22 square kilometers), is water.
People of Lake of the Woods
The number of people living in Lake of the Woods has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,026 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,912 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,403 | −17.5% | |
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In 2020, there were 2,403 people living in the area. There were 938 households, which means 938 different homes where people lived. About 640 of these were families.
Most of the people living here are White (about 89%). There are also people from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 3.75% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Homes
Many homes in Lake of the Woods have children under 18 living in them (about 43.9%). Many families are married couples living together. Some homes have a single parent, and some are individuals living alone.
The average household had about 3.38 people, and the average family had about 2.68 people.
Age Groups
The community has people of all ages. About 34% of the population is under 18 years old. About 14.6% are 65 years or older. The average age in Lake of the Woods is about 31.8 years.
Money and Jobs
In 2020, the average income for a household in Lake of the Woods was about $59,257 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $90,556.
A small number of families (about 9.1%) and individuals (about 7.3%) live below the poverty line. This includes some children and older adults.
