Long Grove, Illinois facts for kids
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Long Grove, Illinois
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Location of Long Grove in Lake County, Illinois.
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 Long Grove, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Townships | Ela, Vernon |
| Incorporated | 1956 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.61 sq mi (32.65 km2) |
| • Land | 12.39 sq mi (32.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) 1.89% |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,366 |
| • Density | 675.39/sq mi (260.77/km2) |
| Standard of living | |
| • Per capita income | $62,185 (median: $148,150) |
| • Home value | $589,654 (median: $555,400) |
| ZIP code(s) |
60047, 60060, 60049
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| Area code(s) | 847 & 224 |
| Geocode | 44524 |
| FIPS code | 17-44524 |
Long Grove is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States, approximately 35 miles (56 km) away from and a northwest suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 8,366. The village has strict building ordinances to preserve its "country atmosphere".
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Long Grove has a total area of 12.715 square miles (32.93 km2), of which 12.48 square miles (32.32 km2) (or 98.15%) is land and 0.235 square miles (0.61 km2) (or 1.85%) is water.
History
The village now has very strict building ordinances to preserve its "pristine rural charm", including prohibitions on sidewalks, fences, and residential street lights. The Long Grove area is now known for its historic downtown, its exclusive million dollar homes and the annual events including the chocolate, strawberry and apple festivals that take place in May, June and September, respectively. The Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, on the edge of the city's downtown, is a historic 1906 bridge that is featured on the Long Grove's logo and welcome signs. Due to the 8-foot-6-inch (2.59 m) clearance height of its covering, it has been struck by vehicles dozens of times in recent years.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 84 | — | |
| 1960 | 640 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,196 | 86.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,013 | 68.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,740 | 135.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,735 | 42.1% | |
| 2010 | 8,043 | 19.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,366 | 4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 5,960 | 6,597 | 5,867 | 88.49% | 82.02% | 70.13% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 61 | 97 | 134 | 0.91% | 1.21% | 1.60% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.07% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 456 | 959 | 1,641 | 6.77% | 11.92% | 19.62% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.04% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 9 | 21 | 0.00% | 0.11% | 0.25% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 56 | 122 | 265 | 0.83% | 1.52% | 3.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 202 | 258 | 429 | 3.00% | 3.21% | 5.13% |
| Total | 6,735 | 8,043 | 8,366 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education
Long Grove is served by Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96. There are two elementary schools (Kildeer Countryside) and (Country Meadows) and one middle school (Woodlawn) in the village. Adlai Stevenson High School is the local public High School, of District 125.
Some far north areas of Long Grove are served by Diamond Lake Elementary Schools and Middle School, but still is served by Stevenson High School.
Notable people
- Edo Belli (1918–2003), modernist architect. He resided in Long Grove at the time of his death.
- Martellus Bennett - the former tight end resided in Long Grove as a member of the Chicago Bears
- Daryl Hannah - the actress was born in Chicago, and raised in Long Grove
- Page Hannah - the former actress was born in Chicago, and raised in Long Grove
- Eddie Jackson - the safety resides in Long Grove as a member of the Chicago Bears
- Jonathan Klein - the racing driver was born in Long Grove
- Brad Maynard - the former punter resided in Long Grove as a member of the Chicago Bears
See also
In Spanish: Long Grove (Illinois) para niños
