Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois facts for kids
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Oakbrook Terrace
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| Country |  United States |
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| State | Illinois | ||
| County | DuPage | ||
| Township | York | ||
| Incorporated | 1959 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor–council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.38 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) 2.36% | ||
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,751 | ||
| • Density | 2,106.43/sq mi (813.55/km2) | ||
| Standard of living | |||
| • Per capita income | $44,345 (median: $59,148) | ||
| • Home value | $202,186 (median: $170,700 (2000)) | ||
| ZIP code(s) |
60181
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| Area code(s) | 630 and 331 | ||
| Geocode | 54560 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-54560 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2395286 | ||
Oakbrook Terrace is a city located in DuPage County, Illinois. It's a suburb of the big city of Chicago. In 2020, about 2,751 people lived there. It's the smallest city in DuPage County, both in size and population.
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History of Oakbrook Terrace
Oakbrook Terrace was first called Utopia. A postmaster suggested this name. The city officially changed its name to Oakbrook Terrace in November 1959.
Geography and Location
Oakbrook Terrace covers a total area of about 1.33 square miles (3.44 km2). Most of this area, about 1.31 square miles (3.39 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
The city's population has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,121 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,126 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,285 | 102.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,907 | −16.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,300 | 20.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,134 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,751 | 28.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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People Living in Oakbrook Terrace
In 2020, there were 2,751 people living in Oakbrook Terrace. There were 1,346 households and 668 families. The city had about 2,067 people per square mile.
Diversity in Oakbrook Terrace
The people living in Oakbrook Terrace come from many different backgrounds:
- 60.05% were White
- 9.09% were African American
- 0.62% were Native American
- 17.74% were Asian
- 0.04% were Pacific Islander
- 4.43% were from other races
- 8.03% were from two or more races
About 11.20% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, 21.5% had children under 18 living with them. About 36.26% were married couples. Many households, 50.37%, were not families.
The average household had 2.80 people. The average family had 2.16 people.
Age Groups in the City
The city's population includes people of all ages:
- 14.3% were under 18 years old.
- 10.3% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 35.6% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 22% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 17.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the city was 35.8 years.
Income and Poverty
The average income for a household in the city was $61,563. For families, the average income was $89,900.
About 7.8% of families and 16.7% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 4.2% of those under 18 and 8.1% of those 65 or older.
Racial and Ethnic Makeup (Table)
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 1,791 | 1,424 | 1,609 | 77.87% | 66.73% | 58.49% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 90 | 165 | 246 | 3.91% | 7.73% | 8.94% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.15% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 281 | 293 | 487 | 12.22% | 13.73% | 17.70% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.04% | 0.14% | 0.04% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.58% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 40 | 23 | 80 | 1.74% | 1.08% | 2.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 95 | 224 | 308 | 4.13% | 10.50% | 11.20% |
| Total | 2,300 | 2,134 | 2,751 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Economy and Businesses
Oakbrook Terrace is home to several important businesses.
Local Businesses
- Flood Brothers Disposal (since 1930) is a company that handles waste management and recycling services.
Cool Places to Visit
Oakbrook Terrace has some interesting landmarks and places to visit.
Oakbrook Terrace Tower
The Oakbrook Terrace Tower is a very tall, 31-story office building. It was designed by Helmut Jahn and finished in 1987. This tower is the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. It is about 418-foot (127 m) tall and has 773,000 square feet (71,800 m2) of office space. The tower stands where a fun place called Dispensa's Kiddie Kingdom and Castle of Toys used to be.
Drury Lane Theatre
The Drury Lane is a large theater and conference center. It is right next to the Oakbrook Terrace Tower. It has a huge banquet hall that can hold 2,000 people. There is also a theater with 971 seats.
This place can host many events, like:
- Wedding parties and banquets
- Business meetings and conferences
- Trade shows and conventions
- Live theater shows and concerts
There are also two hotels located here: a Hilton Suites Hotel and a Hilton Garden Inn.
Company Headquarters
The main offices for two important companies are in Oakbrook Terrace:
- Redbox, known for renting movies and video games.
- The Joint Commission, which checks and approves healthcare places in the U.S.
Getting Around Oakbrook Terrace
Pace provides bus services in Oakbrook Terrace. Routes 301, 313, and 322 connect the city to Chicago, Wheaton, and other nearby places.
See also
In Spanish: Oakbrook Terrace (Illinois) para niños
