Sugar Grove, Illinois facts for kids
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Sugar Grove, Illinois
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Village
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Location of Sugar Grove in Kane County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Townships | Sugar Grove, Big Rock |
| Incorporated | 1957 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.56 sq mi (27.35 km2) |
| • Land | 10.54 sq mi (27.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) 0.19% |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,278 |
| • Density | 879.93/sq mi (339.75/km2) |
| ZIP code(s) |
60554
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| Area code(s) | 630 and 331 |
| Geocode | 73391 |
| FIPS code | 17-73391 |
Sugar Grove is a small village located in Kane County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 9,278 people lived there. It's a growing community on the western edge of the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Exploring Sugar Grove's Location
Sugar Grove is in the southern part of Kane County. It is next to the city of Aurora on its east side. To the west, you'll find the village of Big Rock.
The village also almost completely surrounds a community called Prestbury. The city of Yorkville is located to the south.
Distances to Major Cities
Sugar Grove is about 46 miles (74 km) east of Downtown Chicago. It is also about 67 miles (108 km) northwest of Rockford.
Land and Water Area
According to the 2010 census, Sugar Grove covers about 10.485 square miles (27.16 km²). Most of this area, about 99.86%, is land. Only a small part, about 0.14%, is water.
People Living in Sugar Grove
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 326 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,230 | 277.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,366 | 11.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,005 | 46.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,909 | 95.0% | |
| 2010 | 8,997 | 130.2% | |
| 2020 | 9,278 | 3.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,909 people living in Sugar Grove. Most residents were White (95.86%). About 4.43% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 1,272 households in the village. Many households (47.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (76.7%) were married couples living together.
The average household had about 3.07 people. The average family had about 3.37 people.
Age Groups
The population in Sugar Grove was spread out across different age groups. About 32.4% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 35 years. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
Getting Around Sugar Grove
Sugar Grove has good transportation options. You can reach it by one interstate highway, one US highway, and two state highways.
Highways and Roads
- Interstate 88 connects to the central part of Sugar Grove via Route 56.
- US 30 and Route 47 also pass through the village. Route 47 is a busy road that runs north and south.
Air and Rail Travel
The Aurora Municipal Airport is on the northwest side of town. It can handle small jets. The BNSF Railway's main train line, which goes from Chicago to Seattle, runs through the village.
Biking Trails
The Virgil Gilman Trail is a paved path for bicycles. It connects Aurora to the east with Waubonsee Community College to the north.
Learning in Sugar Grove
Students in Sugar Grove attend schools in two different districts. These are Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 or West Aurora School District #129.
Elementary and Middle Schools
In Kaneland, younger students (grades K-5) go to Kaneland John Shields Elementary School in Sugar Grove. They might also attend Kaneland McDole Elementary School in Montgomery. For grades 6–8, students go to Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove.
High School and College
Older students (grades 9-12) attend Kaneland High School in Maple Park.
Waubonsee Community College is also located in Sugar Grove. It's a two-year public college on Route 47.
Community Services
Sugar Grove has a modern library that serves the community.
The Sugar Grove Library
In 2004, the library district decided to build a new library. The new building opened its doors on August 8, 2009. It is about 25,500 square feet (2,369 m²) in size.
The library serves most of Sugar Grove Township. In 2008, about 15,476 people lived in the library's service area. About 40% of them had a library card.
Famous People from Sugar Grove
Some notable people have connections to Sugar Grove:
- P. J. Fleck is a well-known football coach for the University of Minnesota.
- Leah Hayes is a talented swimmer. She was named Sports Illustrated Kids SportsKid of the Year in 2018.
- Julie Montagu is an entrepreneur, writer, and reality television star.
- Jim Oberweis is a businessman and politician.
- John F. Petit, a businessman and politician, was born in Sugar Grove.
See also
In Spanish: Sugar Grove (Illinois) para niños
