Rosemont, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rosemont, Illinois
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River Road in Rosemont
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| Motto(s):
"It's All Here"
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Location of Rosemont in Cook County, Illinois
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 Rosemont, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Rosemont, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Rosemont, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Illinois | ||
| County | Cook | ||
| Township | Leyden | ||
| Founded | 1956 | ||
| Founded by | Donald E. Stephens | ||
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| • Type | Village | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,952 | ||
| • Density | 2,205.36/sq mi (851.26/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP Code(s) |
60018, 60176
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| Area code(s) | 847 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-65819 | ||
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Rosemont is a village in Leyden Township, Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is located just northwest of Chicago. In 2020, about 3,952 people lived there.
The village was officially started in 1956, but people lived there much earlier. Even though Rosemont is small in size and population compared to other towns near Chicago, it is a very important place for businesses. It is a key part of the "Golden Corridor," an area known for its many businesses. Rosemont is home to the Allstate Arena, where the Chicago Wolves hockey team plays.
Since it was founded, the village has been led by members of the same family. The current mayor is Bradley Stephens.
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Where is Rosemont Located?
Rosemont is found at coordinates 41.990730° N, -87.873816° W.
In 2010, the village covered an area of about 1.79 square miles (4.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Rosemont?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 978 | — | |
| 1970 | 4,825 | 393.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,137 | −14.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,995 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,224 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,202 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,952 | −5.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the 2020 census, there were 3,952 people living in Rosemont. There were 1,597 households and 1,016 families. The village had about 2,205 people per square mile (851 people per square kilometer).
The people living in Rosemont came from many different backgrounds:
- 56.05% were White.
- 2.76% were African American.
- 2.10% were Native American.
- 5.29% were Asian.
- 0.13% were Pacific Islander.
- 20.57% were from other races.
- 13.11% were from two or more races.
- About 39.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2020, about 19.9% of the people in Rosemont were under 18 years old. About 11.3% were 65 years or older. The average age was 37.0 years.
The average income for a household in Rosemont was $56,432. For families, the average income was $70,909.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 2,445 | 2,199 | 1,994 | 57.88% | 52.33% | 50.46% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 50 | 60 | 101 | 1.18% | 1.43% | 2.56% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0.02% | 0.26% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 186 | 137 | 196 | 4.40% | 3.26% | 4.96% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.20% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 47 | 57 | 92 | 1.11% | 1.36% | 2.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,493 | 1,734 | 1,561 | 35.35% | 41.27% | 39.50% |
| Total | 4,224 | 4,202 | 3,952 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
What Businesses and Attractions are in Rosemont?
Rosemont is located right next to O'Hare International Airport and northwest of Chicago. Because of its great location, Rosemont has many hotels, offices, and a large highway interchange. Many big hotel chains have buildings here.
Several major companies have their main offices in Rosemont. These include Culligan, US Foods, Riddell, Reyes Holdings, the Big Ten Conference, and Haribo of America.
Rosemont also has many places for visitors to enjoy:
- The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is used for big trade shows and meetings.
- The Rosemont Theater hosts concerts and award ceremonies.
- The Allstate Arena is a popular spot for concerts, professional wrestling events, and Chicago Wolves hockey games. It used to be home to the DePaul Blue Demons basketball team and the Chicago Sky WNBA basketball team.
- The village also supports The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps.
- Rosemont hosts several annual events like Midwest FurFest, Exxxotica Expo, and Anime Central.
Education in Rosemont
Students in Rosemont attend schools operated by different districts.
- Rosemont Elementary School District 78 runs Rosemont Elementary School.
- Other nearby schools include Orchard Place School in Des Plaines, which is part of the Des Plaines School District 62.
- For high school, students might go to East Leyden High School in Franklin Park (part of Leyden High School District 212) or Maine West High School in Des Plaines (part of Maine Township High School District 207).
Rosemont also has two community colleges nearby: Triton College and Oakton College.
Sports Teams and Venues in Rosemont
Rosemont is a hub for sports!
- The Allstate Arena is home to the Chicago Wolves, a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League.
- The Chicago Bandits, a women's professional softball team in the National Pro Fastpitch league, moved to Rosemont in 2011.
- The Allstate Arena also hosted the Chicago Bruisers, an Arena Football League team, in the 1980s.
- Since 2013, the headquarters for the Big Ten Conference (a group of major college sports teams) has been in Rosemont.
- Rosemont is home to the Chicago Dogs, an independent league baseball team. They play at Impact Field, which can hold 6,300 fans. The team started playing in May 2018.
How to Get Around Rosemont
Rosemont has good transportation options:
- The Metra station on the North Central Service offers train service on weekdays between Antioch and Chicago Union Station.
- The Blue Line of the Chicago "L" train system has a station in Rosemont. This train connects directly to O'Hare International Airport, downtown Chicago, and Forest Park.
- Pace buses run many routes from a main stop at the Rosemont 'L' station, including the Pace I-90 Express to Schaumburg and Elgin.
See also
In Spanish: Rosemont (Illinois) para niños
