Loves Park, Illinois facts for kids
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Loves Park
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| Motto(s):
The City with a Heart
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Location of Loves Park in Boone County & Winnebago County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Illinois | ||
| County | Winnebago - Boone | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 16.85 sq mi (43.65 km2) | ||
| • Land | 16.32 sq mi (42.28 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 23,397 | ||
| • Density | 1,433.20/sq mi (553.35/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP Code(s) |
61131, 61132, 61111, 61130
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| Area codes | 779/815 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-45031 | ||
| Wikimedia Commons | Category:Loves Park, Illinois | ||
| Website | https://cityoflovespark.com/ | ||
Loves Park is a city in Illinois, a state in the United States. It's mostly in Winnebago County, with a small part in Boone County. In 2020, about 23,397 people lived there. Loves Park is also part of the larger Rockford area.
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History of Loves Park
Malcolm Love, a businessman from Rockford, Illinois, bought 236 acres of land here in 1901. He created a meeting spot that became known as Love's Park. The city of Loves Park officially became a city in 1947.
When the city's economy faced challenges in the early 1980s, City Hall moved to a different building to save money. In 2001, a company called Danfoss moved its factory to Loves Park. This made them one of the city's biggest employers.
Geography and Location
Loves Park is located at coordinates 42°19′34″N 89°1′33″W / 42.32611°N 89.02583°W.
The city covers a total area of about 16.85 square miles (43.65 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 16.33 square miles (42.28 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.53 square miles (1.37 square kilometers) is water.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 5,366 | — | |
| 1960 | 9,086 | 69.3% | |
| 1970 | 12,390 | 36.4% | |
| 1980 | 13,192 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 15,462 | 17.2% | |
| 2000 | 20,044 | 29.6% | |
| 2010 | 23,996 | 19.7% | |
| 2020 | 23,397 | −2.5% | |
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In 2020, Loves Park had 23,397 residents. There were 9,608 households, and 6,138 families living in the city.
The population density was about 1,388 people per square mile (553 people per square kilometer). The city had about 10,640 housing units.
Most residents, about 79.42%, identified as White. About 5.48% were African American, and 3.59% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 8.89% of the population.
About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.94 people. The average family had about 2.41 people.
The median age in Loves Park was 38.0 years. About 21.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.5% of residents were 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in the city was $57,096. For families, the median income was $66,914.
Getting Around Loves Park
The RMTD offers bus services in Loves Park. These buses connect the city to downtown Rockford and other nearby places. You can use Routes 16, 17, 18, 20, and 22 to travel around.
Famous People from Loves Park
- Dick Kulpa – a well-known cartoonist.
- Robin Zander – the lead singer of the famous rock band Cheap Trick.
See also
In Spanish: Loves Park para niños
