Spring Grove, Illinois facts for kids
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Spring Grove
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Location of Spring 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 |
| Village President | Mark Eisenberg |
| Incorporated | October 6, 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.08 sq mi (23.52 km2) |
| • Land | 9.05 sq mi (23.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,487 |
| • Density | 606.23/sq mi (234.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60081
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-72052 |
| Website | http://www.springgrovevillage.com/ |
Spring Grove is a village located in McHenry County, Illinois. Some areas in nearby Lake County also use Spring Grove for their mailing address. It's a place where many people live and travel to bigger cities like Chicago for work.
According to the 2020 census, about 5,487 people live here. Spring Grove is also home to a part of Chain O'Lakes State Park, which is a great place for outdoor activities.
The current leader of the village is President Mark Eisenberg. An interesting fact from history is that the very first tower grain silo was built in Spring Grove in 1873.
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Where is Spring Grove?
Spring Grove is located at coordinates 42.451031 degrees North and 88.242589 degrees West.
Based on the 2010 census, Spring Grove covers a total area of about 8.71 square miles (22.56 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.68 square miles (22.48 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.031 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in Spring Grove
Here are some of the important roads that go through or around Spring Grove:
- S. Hidden Trail
Kenosha Street
Rand Road- Main Street Road
- Winn Road
- Wilmot Road
- Blivin Street/Richardson Road
- English Prairie Road
- Solon Road
- Lakeview Road
- Richardson Road
Who Lives in Spring Grove?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 203 | — | |
| 1920 | 363 | 78.8% | |
| 1930 | 184 | −49.3% | |
| 1940 | 209 | 13.6% | |
| 1950 | 269 | 28.7% | |
| 1960 | 301 | 11.9% | |
| 1970 | 348 | 15.6% | |
| 1980 | 571 | 64.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,066 | 86.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,880 | 264.0% | |
| 2010 | 5,778 | 48.9% | |
| 2020 | 5,487 | −5.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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The population of Spring Grove has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, there were only 203 people, but by 2010, the population had grown to 5,778. In 2020, it was 5,487.
Here's a look at the different groups of people who live in Spring Grove, based on census information:
| Group | Population in 2000 | Population in 2010 | Population in 2020 | Percentage in 2000 | Percentage in 2010 | Percentage in 2020 |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 3,278 | 5,462 | 4,955 | 96.08% | 94.53% | 90.30% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 5 | 32 | 22 | 0.13% | 0.55% | 0.40% |
| Native American (not Hispanic) | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0.08% | 0.14% | 0.07% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 35 | 45 | 47 | 0.90% | 0.78% | 0.86% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.10% | 0.05% | 0.00% |
| Other race (not Hispanic) | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0.03% | 0.00% | 0.13% |
| Mixed race (not Hispanic) | 35 | 43 | 174 | 0.90% | 0.74% | 3.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 69 | 185 | 278 | 1.78% | 3.20% | 5.07% |
| Total Population | 3,880 | 5,778 | 5,487 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Famous People from Spring Grove
Some well-known individuals have connections to Spring Grove:
- Brooke Barrettsmith - A singer who was a contestant on the TV show American Idol in 2006.
- Nick Etten - A former professional baseball player who played first base for teams like the New York Yankees.
- David Kagan - He grew up in Spring Grove and later became a bishop in the Roman Catholic Church.
- Bobby Klaus - A professional baseball infielder who played for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets; he was born in Spring Grove.
- Jen Lada - A sportscaster who works for ESPN.
See also
In Spanish: Spring Grove (Illinois) para niños
