Oakwood Hills, Illinois facts for kids
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Oakwood Hills, Illinois
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Location in McHenry County, Illinois
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 Oakwood Hills, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Townships | Nunda, Algonquin |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 825 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,076 |
| • Density | 1,908.09/sq mi (736.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60013
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| Area code(s) | 224 |
| FIPS code | 17-55041 |
Oakwood Hills is a small village located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1959. In 2020, about 2,076 people lived there.
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Where is Oakwood Hills Located?
Oakwood Hills is in the southeastern part of McHenry County. You can find it at these coordinates: 42°14′52″N 88°14′43″W / 42.24778°N 88.24528°W. It is near other towns like Prairie Grove, Crystal Lake, and Cary. The Fox River is about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east. Downtown Chicago is about 46 miles (74 km) to the southeast.
The village covers a total area of about 1.17 square miles (3.04 km²). Most of this area, about 1.09 square miles (2.82 km²), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.22 km²), is water. Silver Lake is in the western part of the village. Water from Silver Lake flows east into the Fox River. The nearby area of Silver Lake is just south of Oakwood Hills.
How Many People Live in Oakwood Hills?
The population of Oakwood Hills has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 213 | — | |
| 1970 | 476 | 123.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,255 | 163.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,498 | 19.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,194 | 46.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,083 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,076 | −0.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Understanding the Population Makeup
The United States Census Bureau also collects information about the different groups of people living in Oakwood Hills. This helps us understand the community better.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 2,083 | 1,931 | 1,731 | 94.94% | 92.70% | 83.38% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 8 | 4 | 15 | 0.36% | 0.19% | 0.72% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0.23% | 0.29% | 0.19% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 7 | 37 | 29 | 0.32% | 1.78% | 1.40% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.14% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.63% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 17 | 10 | 93 | 0.77% | 0.48% | 4.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 74 | 92 | 188 | 3.37% | 4.42% | 9.06% |
| Total | 2,194 | 2,083 | 2,076 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Community Concerns About a Power Plant
In the summer of 2014, people living in Oakwood Hills and nearby areas were worried. There was a plan to build a power plant just north of the village. This plant was proposed by companies called Northland Power and Enventure Partners.
A group of concerned citizens hired an expert, Robert G. Abboud. He wrote a report about the possible effects of the power plant. The report pointed out several risks. These included concerns about groundwater, air quality, and noise. The report suggested that the project needed more study before moving forward.
See also
In Spanish: Oakwood Hills (Illinois) para niños
