Poplar Grove, Illinois facts for kids
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Poplar Grove, Illinois
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A great place to call home
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Location of Poplar Grove in Boone County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Boone |
| Townships | Poplar Grove, Belvidere |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.67 sq mi (19.87 km2) |
| • Land | 7.66 sq mi (19.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,049 |
| • Density | 658.88/sq mi (254.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61065
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| Area codes | 815, 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-61145 |
| Website | Village of Poplar Grove |
Poplar Grove is a small village in Boone County, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1859. This village is part of the larger Rockford area. In 2020, about 5,049 people lived there.
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History of Poplar Grove
Poplar Grove got its name in 1845. It was named after a group of poplar trees that grew near where the town was first built. A post office has been open in Poplar Grove since 1848.
The January 2008 Tornado
On January 7, 2008, a strong tornado hit northern Illinois, including Poplar Grove. The weather was unusually warm that day. The tornado caused a lot of damage, especially to a popular local spot called Edward's Apple Orchard.
One person was seriously hurt, and the damage was widespread. This tornado was later rated as an EF3, which means it was very powerful. A storm this big had not happened in the area since 1967.
The next month, the cast of the TV show "Storm Chasers" visited Caledonia Elementary School. They talked to students about tornadoes and how they affect communities. The students and the "Storm Chasers" were even shown on a local news story about the tornado.
The April 2015 Tornadoes
On April 9, 2015, northern Illinois was hit by more tornadoes. Four tornadoes touched down in the areas around Rockford, Rochelle, and Belvidere.
These tornadoes broke records for how late in the year a tornado had hit the area. One of them destroyed the Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere, and some animals sadly died. However, about 200 volunteers helped rescue the remaining animals the very next day.
Geography of the Village
Poplar Grove covers a total area of about 7.67 square miles (19.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 7.66 square miles (19.85 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 163 | — | |
| 1890 | 232 | 42.3% | |
| 1900 | 323 | 39.2% | |
| 1910 | 297 | −8.0% | |
| 1920 | 316 | 6.4% | |
| 1930 | 349 | 10.4% | |
| 1940 | 353 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 417 | 18.1% | |
| 1960 | 460 | 10.3% | |
| 1970 | 607 | 32.0% | |
| 1980 | 818 | 34.8% | |
| 1990 | 743 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,368 | 84.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,023 | 267.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,049 | 0.5% | |
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In 2020, the village of Poplar Grove had 5,049 people living there. There were about 1,501 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home.
Most households, about 81.55%, were married couples living together. About 58.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.26 people.
Age and Diversity
The people in Poplar Grove are of different ages. About 32.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 7.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 37.1 years.
The village is also diverse. About 80.23% of the people were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 15.31% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Notable People from Poplar Grove
- Rob Sherman (1953–2016) was an activist who spoke out for atheism. He was also a businessman and lived in Poplar Grove for a short time before he passed away.
See also
In Spanish: Poplar Grove (Illinois) para niños
