Leland Grove, Illinois facts for kids
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Leland Grove, Illinois
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Location of Leland Grove in Sangamon County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Township | Woodside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,454 |
| • Density | 2,315.29/sq mi (894.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62704
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-42769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395675 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Leland Grove, Illinois |
| Website | http://www.lelandgrove.com/ |
Leland Grove is a small city in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. It is located right next to the larger city of Springfield. Leland Grove is part of the Springfield metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,454 people lived there.
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History of Leland Grove
How Leland Grove Started
Leland Grove became an official city in April 1950. This happened after residents in several neighborhoods voted for it. They wanted to make the roads better, as most were just dirt paths back then. The city started with about 1,060 people. It grew by adding more neighborhoods later on. In its first year and a half, the new city paved nine miles of roads. This was a big achievement, even though it cost a lot of money. The first city leaders, including a mayor and six aldermen, were elected without anyone running against them in June 1950.
Naming the City
Leland Grove, like the nearby village of Jerome, got its name from Jerome Leland. He was a well-known local farmer in the late 1800s. He often hosted events at a special grove on his farm. Much of the food served at Springfield's Leland Hotel came from the Leland farm. The original Leland farmhouse was in Leland Grove until 2021. Its owner, Frank Vala, had it taken down. In 2022, a small building from the farmhouse, called a summer kitchen, was moved to Washington Park in Springfield.
Keeping Independence
In 1957, the city of Springfield tried to make Leland Grove part of its own city. This is called annexation. Both city governments wanted this to happen, and people in Springfield voted strongly for it. However, the residents of Leland Grove, sometimes called "Grovers," voted against it. They wanted to stay independent.
After this vote, Springfield stopped providing fire protection to Leland Grove. The city was without fire services until 1959. Springfield tried to annex Leland Grove again in 1960, 1971, and 1976, but these attempts also failed. Leland Grove has remained its own city.
City Police Department
For its first 20 years, Leland Grove did not have its own police department. At first, if a delivery truck broke traffic rules, residents would call the city. Then, a city officer would contact the delivery company. In 1966, the city hired a private security company. Since 1970, Leland Grove has had its own police force to keep the city safe.
Geography
Leland Grove covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Demographics
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Leland Grove has changed over the years. Here is how many people lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,731 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,624 | −6.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,864 | 14.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,679 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,592 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,503 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,454 | −3.3% | |
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Who Lives in Leland Grove
In 2000, there were 1,592 people living in Leland Grove. Most residents were White (about 97%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 693 households in the city. Many of these (63.5%) were married couples living together. About 25.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.30 people.
The median age in the city was 47 years old. This means half the people were older than 47 and half were younger. About 21% of the population was under 18, and 20.8% were 65 or older.
Income and Wealth
In 2000, the median income for a household in Leland Grove was $75,437. For families, the median income was $92,245. The average income per person in the city was $51,714. Leland Grove has the highest average income per person of any city outside the Chicago area. Very few families or people in Leland Grove lived below the poverty line.
Transportation
The SMTD provides bus service in Leland Grove. Route 8 connects the city to downtown Springfield and other places.
See also
In Spanish: Leland Grove para niños
