Round Lake Heights, Illinois facts for kids
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Round Lake Heights
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Location of Round Lake Heights in Lake County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,622 |
| • Density | 4,560.00/sq mi (1,759.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60073
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| Area codes | 847 & 224 |
| FIPS code | 17-66053 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Round Lake Heights, Illinois |
Round Lake Heights is a small village located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 2,622 people lived there. It's a friendly community that's part of the larger Round Lake area.
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Exploring Round Lake Heights
Round Lake Heights is found at 42°23′5″N 88°6′2″W / 42.38472°N 88.10056°W. It covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Main Roads in the Village
Some of the important roads that help people get around Round Lake Heights include:
- Fairfield Road
- Rollins Road
- Lotus Drive
- Blackcherry Lane/Chippewa Trail/Ojibwa Trail/Navajo Trail
People Living in Round Lake Heights
The number of people living in Round Lake Heights has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,144 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,192 | 4.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,251 | 4.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,347 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,676 | 98.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,622 | −2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the village had 2,622 residents. The community is diverse, with people from many different backgrounds living together.
Village Leadership
Round Lake Heights has elected officials who help run the village and make decisions for the community.
Who Leads the Village?
The main leader of the village is the Mayor.
- Mayor: Terry Lumpkins
Village Trustees
The Mayor works with a group of people called Trustees. They help make important choices for the village.
- Anthony Pekar
- Jeff Katzel
- Andrew Walker
- Jack Germann
- Dominick Mahoney
- Marva Meeks
Village Clerk
The Village Clerk handles important records and paperwork for the village.
- Clerk: Marla McIntyre
Getting Around the Village
Public transportation is available to help residents travel.
Bus Services
Pace offers bus service on Route 570. This bus connects Round Lake Heights to nearby towns like Fox Lake and Grayslake, making it easier for people to get where they need to go.
See also
In Spanish: Round Lake Heights (Illinois) para niños
