Prairie Grove, Illinois facts for kids
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Prairie Grove
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Location of Prairie Grove in McHenry County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Township | Nunda |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.68 sq mi (14.71 km2) |
| • Land | 5.68 sq mi (14.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
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| • Total | 1,963 |
| • Density | 345.78/sq mi (133.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
60012, 60014
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| Area codes | 815, 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-61678 |
| Website | https://www.prairiegrove.org/ |
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Prairie Grove is a small village located in McHenry County, Illinois, in the United States. It officially became a village in 1973. According to the 2020 census, about 1,963 people live there.
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Village History
People have lived in the area now called Prairie Grove since the early 1800s. This area was once known as Barreville. The Village of Prairie Grove was officially created in 1973. Since 2004, Prairie Grove has been a "home rule community." This means it has more power to make its own local laws.
Schools in Prairie Grove
Students in Prairie Grove attend schools from a few different districts.
- Younger students (up to 8th grade) go to schools in Prairie Grove School District 46 or Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47.
- For high school, students attend Community High School District 155. Many go to Prairie Ridge High School.
Where is Prairie Grove?
Prairie Grove is located at 42°16′37″N 88°16′10″W / 42.27694°N 88.26944°W. It is in the state of Illinois.
The village covers an area of about 5.71 square miles (14.71 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Prairie Grove has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 680 | — | |
| 1990 | 654 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 960 | 46.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,904 | 98.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,963 | 3.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Prairie Grove?
The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups that make up Prairie Grove's population. The US Census counts people based on their race and also separately tracks if they are Hispanic or Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 923 | 1,745 | 1,698 | 96.15% | 91.65% | 86.50% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 6 | 15 | 12 | 0.63% | 0.79% | 0.61% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0.21% | 0.11% | 0.15% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 10 | 61 | 84 | 1.04% | 3.20% | 4.28% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.56% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 7 | 23 | 50 | 0.73% | 1.21% | 2.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12 | 58 | 105 | 1.25% | 3.05% | 5.35% |
| Total | 960 | 1,904 | 1,963 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Getting Around Prairie Grove
Public bus service is available in Prairie Grove through Pace. Route 806 connects the village to nearby places like Fox Lake and Crystal Lake.
See also
In Spanish: Prairie Grove (Illinois) para niños
