Northlake, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Northlake, Illinois
City
Seal
Motto(s):  "City of friendly people"
Location of Northlake in Cook County, Illinois.
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Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Cook
Township	Leyden, Proviso
Area
• Total	3.18 sq mi (8.23 km2)
• Land	3.18 sq mi (8.23 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	12,840
• Density	4,042.82/sq mi (1,560.99/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code(s)	60164 (shared with Melrose Park)
Area code(s)	708/464
FIPS code	17-53871
Website	City of Northlake official website: http://www.northlakecity.com/

Northlake is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It's located within Leyden Township and Proviso Township. In 2020, about 12,840 people lived there. The city is known by its friendly nickname: "The City of Friendly People." The name "Northlake" comes from two main roads, North Avenue (IL 64) and Lake Street (US 20), which meet near the city's western edge.

Geography

Northlake covers a total area of about 3.18 square miles (8.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This information comes from official government records from 2021.

Population Changes

The city's population has changed over the years. A "census" is like a big count of all the people living in an area. The table below shows how many people have lived in Northlake during different census years.

Who Lives in Northlake?

In 2020, the city had 12,840 people living in 4,188 households. A household is like a home where people live together. About 2,979 of these households were families.

The population density was about 4,042 people per square mile (1,560 people per square kilometer). This means a lot of people live in a relatively small area.

The people living in Northlake come from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the racial and ethnic groups in 2020:

• About 39.08% were White.
• About 3.81% were African American.
• About 2.27% were Native American.
• About 2.93% were Asian.
• About 33.98% were from other races.
• About 17.93% were from two or more races.
• A large part of the population, about 61.70%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. This group can be of any race.

Families and Age in Northlake

Out of all the households, about 33.7% had children under 18 living with them. About 43.29% were married couples living together. Some households (19.10%) had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 28.87% were not families.

The average household had about 3.48 people, and the average family had about 2.87 people.

The age of people in the city was spread out:

• 24.4% were under 18 years old.
• 9.0% were between 18 and 24.
• 26.6% were between 25 and 44.
• 25.3% were between 45 and 64.
• 14.8% were 65 years old or older.

The average age in Northlake was 37.7 years.

The median income for a household in Northlake was $60,495. For families, the median income was $69,475. "Median income" means half the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. About 15.4% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 19.9% of those under 18 and 8.6% of those 65 or older.

Economy

Northlake is home to the headquarters of Empire Today, a company that sells and installs flooring. In the past, a large distribution center for the Dominick's supermarket chain was also located here.

Education

Students in Northlake attend schools in two different elementary school districts and two high school districts.

Elementary Schools

• District 87 (Berkeley)
  • Riley Elementary School
  • Whittier Elementary School
  • Northlake Middle School
• District 83 (Mannheim)
  • Roy Elementary School
  • Westdale Elementary School
  • Mannheim Middle School (located in Melrose Park)

High Schools

• West Leyden High School District 212 serves most of the northern and western parts of Northlake.
• Proviso Township High Schools District 209 serves other sections. Students in these areas often attend Proviso West High School in Hillside.

Private Schools

• St. John Vianney

College

Triton College is the local community college for Northlake residents.

Centerpoint Preserve

The Centerpoint Preserve, also known as Grant Park, is a large park in Northlake. It's about 32 acres (13 hectares) in size. This land was given to the city by Centerpoint Properties. The preserve is a popular spot for activities in Northlake.

The park has a path for walking and bicycling, and there's even a special area for dogs called a dog park. Along the walking path, you can find different exercise stations for things like pull-ups and sit-ups. There's also interesting metal artwork to see. The park is watched by cameras, and the Northlake police department checks the area often, making it a safe place to visit, even at night. The city also plans to add a picnic area with running water in the future.

Transportation

Pace provides bus services in Northlake. These buses connect the city to other places in the region using routes 309, 318, 319, and 330.

Notable People

Many interesting people have connections to Northlake:

• Tom Dore: A retired American basketball player. He used to be a play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Bulls. He grew up in Northlake.
• Eugene C. Doyle: He was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives and also served as the Mayor of Northlake.
• Little Arthur Duncan: A famous Chicago blues harmonica player, singer, and songwriter. He passed away in Northlake.
• Manny Flores: He was a city leader (alderman) for Chicago's 1st ward from 2003 to 2010. He was raised in Northlake.
• Geoffrey Obrzut: A member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993. He lived in Northlake while serving.
• Mark Venturini: An actor who was born in Northlake and went to West Leyden High School.
• Linda Williamson: A member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991. She also lived in Northlake during her time as a State Representative.

Images for kids

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  The official seal of Northlake, Illinois.

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  A map showing Northlake's location in Cook County, Illinois.

See also

In Spanish: Northlake (Illinois) para niños