Merrionette Park, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Merrionette Park
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| Village of Merrionette Park | |||
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Location of Merrionette Park in Cook County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Illinois |
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| County | Cook | ||
| Township | Worth | ||
| Incorporated | 1947 | ||
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| • Type | Village | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,969 | ||
| • Density | 5,250.67/sq mi (2,026.70/km2) | ||
| Standard of living (2007-11) | |||
| • Per capita income | $24,980 | ||
| • Median home value | $125,000 | ||
| ZIP code(s) |
60803
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| Area code(s) | 708 | ||
| Geocode | 48554 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-48554 | ||
Merrionette Park is a small village located in Cook County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a community where about 2,000 people live. The village was officially started in 1947.
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Village Location and Size
Merrionette Park is found at specific geographic coordinates: 41.684 degrees North and 87.701 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big is Merrionette Park?
The village is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.38 square miles (or 0.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Merrionette Park?
The number of people living in Merrionette Park changes over time. In 2020, the village had a population of 1,969 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,101 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,354 | 113.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,303 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,054 | −10.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,065 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,999 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,900 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,969 | 3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Population Details
In 2020, there were 1,969 people living in Merrionette Park. The population density was about 5,250 people per square mile. This means a lot of people live in a small space.
People of different backgrounds live here. About 61.86% of residents were White, and 17.67% were African American. About 19.25% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village was about 38.9 years old. About 21.4% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents.
Fun and Activities
Merrionette Park has places for people to have fun and be active.
Baseball Fields
The village is home to the Merrionette Park baseball fields. Children of all ages play baseball here every summer. Merrionette Park Baseball is run by volunteers from the community.
Patriot Park
There is also a small park in the village. It used to be named after a long-time resident, Harry J. Rogowski. In 2022, the park was renamed Patriot Park. It's a nice spot for outdoor activities.
Getting Around
Public transportation helps people travel in and out of Merrionette Park.
Bus Service
The CTA provides bus service in the area. Route 52A connects Merrionette Park to other places in the Southland region. This makes it easier for residents to get to different destinations.
See also
In Spanish: Merrionette Park (Illinois) para niños
