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Mount Prospect, Illinois
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Where friendliness is a way of life
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Location of Mount Prospect in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Mount Prospect, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Illinois |
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| County |  Cook |
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| Townships | Elk Grove and Wheeling | ||||
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| • Total | 10.76 sq mi (27.86 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 10.72 sq mi (27.76 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 56,852 | ||||
| • Density | 5,303.85/sq mi (2,047.82/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||||
| ZIP Code(s) |
60056–60059
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| Area code(s) | 847 | ||||
| FIPS code | 17-51089 | ||||
Mount Prospect is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It's located about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. The village is also close to O'Hare International Airport. In 2020, about 56,852 people lived here. Mount Prospect is known for its friendly community. Its motto is "Where friendliness is a way of life."
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Where is Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect is located in Cook County, Illinois. It covers an area of about 10.76 square miles (27.86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
What is the Climate Like?
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Mount Prospect has a Humid continental climate. This means it has warm to hot and humid summers. Winters are cold and snowy.
Who Lives in Mount Prospect?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 349 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,225 | 251.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,720 | 40.4% | |
| 1950 | 4,009 | 133.1% | |
| 1960 | 18,906 | 371.6% | |
| 1970 | 34,995 | 85.1% | |
| 1980 | 52,634 | 50.4% | |
| 1990 | 53,170 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 56,265 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 54,167 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 56,852 | 5.0% | |
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In 2020, Mount Prospect had a population of 56,852 people. There were over 20,000 households. About 32.7% of these households had children under 18.
The population is diverse. About 66% of residents are White, 14.5% are Asian, and 2.7% are African American. About 16% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in the village was 40.8 years old. This means half the people are younger and half are older. In 2008, Mount Prospect was even voted the best city to raise children!
What is the Economy Like?
Mount Prospect is home to several companies. These include Cummins Allison and NTN USA. The former headquarters of United Airlines is also located here.
Top Employers
Many people work in Mount Prospect. Here are some of the biggest employers:
- CVS Caremark
- Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
- Cummins-Allison Corporation
- Village of Mount Prospect
- Rauland-Borg
- Mount Prospect School District 57
- Carson Pirie Scott
- Jewel-Osco Food Stores
- Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care
- Prospect High School
Education in Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect has many great schools. Different parts of the village are served by different school districts. These include Mount Prospect School District 57 and River Trails School District 26.
Township High School District 214 serves all of Mount Prospect. Students attend several high schools. Prospect High School is the only one located within the village. There are also Catholic schools like St. Raymond and St. Emily.
Elementary and Middle Schools
Mount Prospect has many elementary and middle schools. Some are:
- Westbrook School for Young Learners (PK–1)
- Fairview Elementary School (2–5)
- Lions Park Elementary School (2–5)
- Lincoln Middle School (6–8)
- Euclid Elementary School (K–5)
- Indian Grove Elementary School (K–5)
- River Trails Middle School (6–8)
- Robert Frost Elementary School (K–5)
- Friendship Junior High School (6–8)
- Forest View Elementary School (K–5)
- John Jay Elementary School (K–5)
- Holmes Junior High School (6–8)
- Windsor Elementary School (K–5)
- Dryden Elementary School (K–5)
- South Middle School (6–8)
- Betsy Elementary School (2-3)
- Anne Sullivan Elementary School (3–5)
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School (Pre-K-1)
- MacArthur Middle School (6–8)
- Oliver Holmes Middle School (6–8)
High Schools
Students in Mount Prospect attend these high schools:
- Prospect High School (9–12)
- John Hersey High School (9–12)
- Rolling Meadows High School (9–12)
- Wheeling High School (9–12)
- Buffalo Grove High School (9-12)
- Elk Grove High School (9-12)
Religious Schools
- St. Raymond School (K–8, Catholic)
- St. Emily School (K–8, Catholic)
- St. Paul Lutheran Church and School (K–8, Lutheran)
Libraries
The Mount Prospect Public Library serves the community.
Fun Places and Activities
- Randhurst Village is a popular shopping and dining area.
- The Mount Prospect Village Hall is an important local building.
Parks and Recreation
Mount Prospect has several park districts. These districts offer many parks and fun activities for everyone.
How to Get Around
The Mount Prospect station offers train service. You can take a Metra train to Chicago or to other towns like Harvard. Bus service is also available through Pace.
Famous People from Mount Prospect
Many notable people have connections to Mount Prospect:
- Bruce Boxleitner: An actor known for Babylon 5 and Tron. He went to Prospect High School.
- Ian Brennan: Co-creator of TV shows like Glee. He also attended Prospect High School.
- Lee DeWyze: Winner of American Idol Season 9. He went to Prospect High School.
- Jennifer Morrison: An actress from House and Once Upon a Time. She attended Prospect High School.
- Dave Kingman: A famous baseball player for the Chicago Cubs. He attended Prospect High School.
- David Kendziera: A US Olympic athlete in the 400m hurdles.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Prospect (Illinois) para niños
