Posen, Illinois facts for kids
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Posen, Illinois
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| Motto(s):
"Peace – Pride – Progress"
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Location of Posen in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Posen, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Posen, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Posen, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Township | Bremen, Thornton | |
| Incorporated | 1900 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,632 | |
| • Density | 4,817.79/sq mi (1,860.12/km2) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
60469
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| Area code(s) | 708 | |
| FIPS code | 17-61314 | |
Posen is a small village located in Cook County, Illinois, in the United States. Its name comes from "Posen," which is the German name for the city of Poznań in western Poland. In 2020, about 5,632 people lived in Posen.
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Where is Posen Located?
Posen is found at coordinates 41°37′42″N 87°41′9″W / 41.62833°N 87.68583°W. It covers a total area of about 1.17 square miles (3.03 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
A Brief History of Posen
The area where Posen is today was first settled by farmers in the late 1800s. Many of these early settlers were from the Netherlands and Germany.
How Posen Grew
Around 1893, a company from Chicago started selling land to Poles who wanted to move to the United States. This led to Posen becoming a village where many factory workers lived. These workers often found jobs in nearby Harvey. They also had space on their land for small gardens.
In 1894, a Catholic church was started for the Polish residents of Posen. It became a full parish in 1898, named St. Stanislaus the Martyr. This church closed in 2022.
Changes in Population Over Time
For a long time, Posen was known for its large Polish community. In the 1930s, almost all the people living there were of Polish background. By 1990, most residents were still white, with many having Polish roots.
However, over the last few decades, Posen has become much more diverse. Between 1990 and 2010, the number of Hispanic residents grew a lot. The number of African American residents also increased significantly during this time. This shows how Posen has changed and welcomed people from many different backgrounds.
Who Lives in Posen?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 343 | — | |
| 1920 | 947 | 176.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,329 | 40.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,386 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,795 | 29.5% | |
| 1960 | 4,517 | 151.6% | |
| 1970 | 5,498 | 21.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,642 | −15.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,226 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,730 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 5,987 | 26.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,632 | −5.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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According to the 2020 census, Posen had 5,632 residents living in 1,796 households. About 37.2% of these households had children under 18.
The population of Posen is quite diverse. Many residents identify as Hispanic or Latino, making up about 61.40% of the population. Other groups include White residents (26.35%) and African American residents (16.44%).
The average age in Posen in 2020 was about 29.1 years. This means it's a relatively young community.
Schools in Posen
Most students in Posen attend schools in the Posen-Robbins School District 143½. After elementary school, these students go to Bremen Community High School District 228. A smaller part of Posen is served by the West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 and then the Thornton Township High School District 205.
A Catholic school, St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr School, used to operate in Posen. It opened around 1893 but closed in 2006 because there were not enough students.
Getting Around Posen
Pace offers bus services in Posen. Routes 349, 354, and 359 connect the village to other places in the Southland area.
Famous People from Posen
- Don Kolloway – He was a professional baseball player who played as an infielder for teams like the Chicago White Sox. He was born in Posen.
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See also
In Spanish: Posen (Illinois) para niños
