Lakewood Shores, Illinois facts for kids
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Lakewood Shores
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Location in Will County and the state of Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 665 |
| • Density | 1,910.92/sq mi (738.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 815, 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-41716 |
Lakewood Shores is a small community in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately for official records. In 2020, about 665 people lived in Lakewood Shores.
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Where is Lakewood Shores?
Lakewood Shores is located in Will County, Illinois. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°16′3″N 88°8′9″W / 41.26750°N 88.13583°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of this community is about 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.3 square miles (6.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water. This means about 15% of Lakewood Shores is covered by water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,347 | — | |
| 2020 | 665 | −50.6% | |
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Let's look at the population of Lakewood Shores over the years:
- In 2010, the population was 1,347 people.
- In 2020, the population was 665 people.
The census from 2000 showed that 1,487 people lived in Lakewood Shores. These people lived in 517 households, and 402 of these were families. The population density was about 640 people per square mile (247 people per square kilometer). There were 557 housing units, with an average of 240 units per square mile (92 units per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Lakewood Shores were White (97.51%). A small number were African American (0.07%), Native American (1.08%), or Asian (0.27%). Some people were from other races (0.54%) or from two or more races (0.54%). About 2.15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Out of the 517 households in 2000:
- About 39.7% had children under 18 living with them.
- About 65.8% were married couples living together.
- About 6.0% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- About 22.1% were not families.
Also, 17.2% of all households had only one person living there. About 4.4% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older. The average household had 2.88 people, and the average family had 3.27 people.
Age and Income
The population of Lakewood Shores was spread out by age in 2000:
- 29.2% were under 18 years old.
- 6.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 32.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 8.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the community was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 112.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 111.4 males.
The median income for a household in Lakewood Shores was $52,097. For a family, the median income was $58,409. Males earned a median income of $37,434, while females earned $26,152. The per capita income for the community was $18,414. About 1.9% of families and 2.6% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 3.5% of those under 18, but none of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Lakewood Shores para niños
