Lee, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location of Lee in DeKalb & Lee Counties, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb, Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 313 |
| • Density | 1,588.83/sq mi (614.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60530
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-42587 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Lee, Illinois |
| Website | https://www.villageoflee.com/ |
Lee is a small village located in Illinois, United States. It sits partly in DeKalb County and partly in Lee County. In 2020, about 313 people lived there.
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Exploring Lee's Location and Size
Lee is found right on the edge of DeKalb and Lee counties. You can find its exact spot at 41°47′39″N 88°56′27″W / 41.79417°N 88.94083°W. The main street in the village, called Viking Vie, actually runs along the county line! Lee is about 15 miles southeast of Rochelle and 17 miles southwest of DeKalb.
The village of Lee covers a total area of about 0.20 square miles (0.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding Lee's Waterways
What's special about Lee is that the land around it is part of four different watersheds. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake.
- To the northwest, water flows into the Rock River.
- To the northeast, water goes into the Kishwaukee River.
- To the southwest, water drains into the Green River.
- To the southeast, water flows into the Fox River.
Lee's Rich History and Culture
Lee is well-known for its strong connections to Norwegian American culture. In fact, all the streets in the village have Norwegian names!
In 1974, the town celebrated its 100th birthday. To mark the occasion, a contest was held to rename the streets. Mary Ellen Prestegaard won the contest. She owned a shop in the village called the Hardanger Hus, which sold Norwegian gifts. Many of the first people who settled in Lee came from the Hardanger region of Norway. Even today, many people in the community can trace their family history back to that area.
Population and People in Lee
The village of Lee has seen its population change over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 218 | — | |
| 1890 | 264 | 21.1% | |
| 1900 | 287 | 8.7% | |
| 1910 | 303 | 5.6% | |
| 1920 | 289 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 269 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 257 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 251 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 228 | −9.2% | |
| 1970 | 252 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 304 | 20.6% | |
| 1990 | 319 | 4.9% | |
| 2000 | 313 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 337 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 313 | −7.1% | |
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Who Lives in Lee?
According to the 2020 census, there were 313 people living in Lee. These people made up 138 households and 107 families. The village had about 1,581 people per square mile.
Most people in Lee (about 92%) were White. A small number of residents identified as African American, Native American, Asian, or from other racial backgrounds. About 6% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Households and Families
Out of the 138 households in Lee:
- Almost half (48.6%) had children under 18 living with them.
- About 40.6% were married couples living together.
- About 25.4% were female householders without a husband present.
- About 22.5% were not families (meaning people living alone or with non-relatives).
- About 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
- About 5.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.91 people, and the average family had about 2.75 people.
Age and Income in Lee
The people in Lee vary in age:
- 26.1% were under 18 years old.
- 7.6% were between 18 and 24.
- 30.9% were between 25 and 44.
- 27.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 7.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 36.5 years.
The median income for a household in Lee was $82,500. For families, the median income was $75,625. The average income per person in the village was $34,351. A small percentage of families (2.8%) and individuals (8.7%) lived below the poverty line. This included 7.2% of those under 18 and 3.3% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Lee (Illinois) para niños
