Tinley Park, Illinois facts for kids
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Tinley Park, Illinois
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80th Avenue Station in 2014
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| Nickname(s):
"Tinley"
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| Motto(s):
"Life Amplified"
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Location of Tinley Park in Cook and Will Counties, Illinois.
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 Tinley Park, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Tinley Park, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Tinley Park, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Illinois | ||
| Counties | Cook, Will | ||
| Townships | Cook: Bremen, Orland, Rich Will: Frankfort |
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| Incorporated | 1892 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council–manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 16.13 sq mi (41.78 km2) | ||
| • Land | 16.12 sq mi (41.75 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.12% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 55,971 | ||
| • Density | 3,472.15/sq mi (1,340.58/km2) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Tinley Parker | ||
| Standard of living (2009–11) | |||
| • Per capita income | $31,576 | ||
| • Median home value | $244,500 | ||
| ZIP code(s) |
60477, 60478, and 60487
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| Area code(s) | 708, 815 | ||
| Geocode | 75484 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-75484 | ||
Tinley Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. A small part of the village is also in Will County, Illinois. It is a suburb of Chicago.
In 2020, about 55,971 people lived there. Tinley Park is one of the fastest-growing suburbs southwest of Chicago. In 2009, BusinessWeek magazine called Tinley Park the "best place in America" to raise a family.
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History of Tinley Park
Early Settlement and Naming
People started living in the area that is now Tinley Park in the 1820s. These early settlers came from Europe and the eastern United States. By the 1840s, many Germans and German-Americans had moved to the area. Because of this, when the village was first formed in 1853, it was named Bremen. Other groups like the Irish and English also settled here.
The Railroad's Influence
In the late 1800s, railroads grew very quickly across America. The village of Bremen was located on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line. This new train line was so important that in 1890, the village changed its name to Tinley Park. This was to honor Samuel Tinley, Sr., who was the first railroad station agent in the village.
The village officially became a town on June 27, 1892. This important vote happened right at the train depot. Citizens voted 34 to 24 to continue as the Village of Tinley Park. Henry Vogt became the village's first mayor.
Growth in the 20th Century
The railways brought new businesses and jobs. In 1905, the Diamond Spiral Washing Machine Company opened its first factory in Tinley Park. Local business owners also started an electric utility in 1909, providing power to the area. A factory that bottled soda operated in Tinley Park until the 1950s.
An inventor named John Rauhoff created a special waterproofing material for cement called ironite. This material was even used to build the famous Hoover Dam. In 1956, a new building was built for the Tinley Park Public Library. In the second half of the 20th century, Tinley Park grew very fast. Many new homes were built, especially to the west and south of the original village. Over 11,000 houses were built between 1970 and 1994.
Tinley Park Today
After its 100th birthday in 1992, Tinley Park started to improve its historic downtown area. This area includes the original village boundaries from 1892. Property owners are encouraged to keep the old look of their buildings. If they build new ones, they should make them look "historically-friendly."
Recent downtown projects include a new park near the Oak Park Avenue Metra train station. There's also the South Street Project, which is a big project building over 220 apartments and 40,000 square feet (4,000 m2) of shops.
The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre opened in 1990. It's a huge outdoor music place that can hold about 28,000 people. Many famous musicians and festivals have been held there. It has a covered seating area and a large grassy lawn for people to sit on.
The North American Reptile Breeders Conference (NARBC) is one of the biggest reptile and amphibian shows in the country. It takes place in Tinley Park twice a year, in spring and fall, at the Tinley Park Convention Center. You can find many different animals, gifts, and pet supplies there.
Geography of Tinley Park
Tinley Park covers about 16.13 square miles (41.78 km2) of land. Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
The village is surrounded by several other towns:
- Oak Forest to the northeast
- Orland Park to the northwest
- Orland Hills and Mokena to the west
- Country Club Hills to the east
- Matteson to the southeast
- Frankfort to the southwest
- Frankfort Square to the south
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 300 | — | |
| 1910 | 309 | 3.0% | |
| 1920 | 493 | 59.5% | |
| 1930 | 823 | 66.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,136 | 38.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,326 | 104.8% | |
| 1960 | 6,392 | 174.8% | |
| 1970 | 12,572 | 96.7% | |
| 1980 | 26,178 | 108.2% | |
| 1990 | 37,121 | 41.8% | |
| 2000 | 48,401 | 30.4% | |
| 2010 | 56,703 | 17.2% | |
| 2020 | 55,971 | −1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, Tinley Park had 55,971 people living in 21,871 households. About 29.1% of these households had children under 18. The average age in the village was 40.5 years old.
The median income for a household in Tinley Park was $82,163. The median income for a family was $103,902. About 5.8% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Tinley Park has one of the largest Palestinian-American populations in the United States.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 43,787 | 47,858 | 43,852 | 90.47% | 84.40% | 78.35% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 923 | 2,062 | 3,540 | 1.91% | 3.64% | 6.32% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 34 | 52 | 7 | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1,143 | 2,199 | 2,345 | 2.36% | 3.88% | 4.19% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 41 | 29 | 129 | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.23% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 467 | 599 | 1,397 | 0.96% | 1.06% | 2.50% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,998 | 3,898 | 4,696 | 4.13% | 6.87% | 8.39% |
| Total | 48,401 | 56,703 | 55,971 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Tinley Park
Tinley Park has several public school districts:
- Kirby School District 140: Has 5 elementary schools and 2 middle schools (Prairie View Middle School and Virgil I. Grissom Middle School).
- Community Consolidated School District 146: Has 4 elementary schools and Central Middle School.
- Summit Hill School District 161: Has 5 elementary schools and Summit Hill Junior High School.
- School District 159: Has 4 elementary schools and Colin Powell Middle School.
There are also three private elementary schools (Pre-K through 8th grade):
- St. George (Catholic school)
- Trinity Lutheran (affiliated with the LCMS)
- Southwest Chicago Christian School of Tinley Park
For high school, students in Tinley Park mainly attend:
- Victor J. Andrew High School
- Tinley Park High School
- Some students also go to Lincoln-Way East High School or Rich Central High School.
Most residents can attend Moraine Valley Community College. A small part of Tinley Park is in the district for South Suburban College or Joliet Junior College.
Transportation
Tinley Park is connected by different ways to travel:
- Trains: Metra trains serve Tinley Park on the Rock Island District line. The Oak Park Avenue and 80th Avenue Stations are located in Tinley Park.
- Buses: Pace provides bus service on Routes 356, 364, and 386. These buses connect Tinley Park to other places in the Southland area.
- Major Roads:
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I-80: A main road that goes east and west through the village. * 
IL 43 (Harlem Avenue): A major road that goes north and south. * 
US 45 (La Grange Road): Located on the western side of the village. * 
US 6 (159th Street): On the northern side of the village. * 
CR W32 (80th Avenue): Another important north-south road in Cook County. * 
CR 84 (191st Street): A second major east-west road. * 
CR B60 (171st Street): This road is entirely within Tinley Park.
Notable People from Tinley Park
Many interesting people have connections to Tinley Park:
- Emil Andres, Gary Bettenhausen, Merle Bettenhausen, Tony Bettenhausen, Tony Bettenhausen Jr.: Famous race car drivers.
- Miles Boykin: A wide receiver for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Tevin Coleman: A running back for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.
- John Ericks: A pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team.
- Armando Estrada: A former wrestler with WWE.
- Nathan Everhart: A wrestler with WWE.
- Gina Glocksen: A finalist on season six of American Idol.
- Michael Hastings: An Illinois State Senator.
- Garrett Jones: A baseball player for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Yankees.
- Stacie Juris: Miss Illinois Teen USA 2009 and Miss Illinois USA 2013.
- Christine Magnuson: An Olympic swimmer who won two silver medals.
- Real Friends: A pop punk band.
- Kevin Sefcik: A utility player for the Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies baseball teams.
- John J. Szaton: A Polish-American sculptor who created the Coal Miner statue.
- Kanye West: A famous musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, and fashion designer.
- Jeremiah Wright: A former minister to Barack Obama.
Sister Cities
Tinley Park has special connections with three cities around the world:
Büdingen, Germany
Mallow, Ireland
Nowy Sącz, Poland
See also
In Spanish: Tinley Park (Illinois) para niños
