Tower Lakes, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tower Lakes, Illinois
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Location of Tower Lakes 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 | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,226 |
| • Density | 1,334.06/sq mi (515.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60010
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| Area code(s) | 847 |
| FIPS code | 17-75874 |
Tower Lakes is a small village located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It's a quiet community where people live. In 2020, about 1,226 people called Tower Lakes home.
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Exploring Tower Lakes: Location and Size
Tower Lakes is found at a specific spot on the map: 42.233223 degrees North and 88.152271 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact location in Illinois.
How Big is Tower Lakes?
The village covers a total area of about 1.035 square miles (2.70 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.91 square miles (2.38 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.125 square miles (0.32 square kilometers), is made up of water, likely from the lakes that give the village its name.
Population Changes in Tower Lakes
The number of people living in Tower Lakes has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1970.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 932 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,177 | 26.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,333 | 13.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,310 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,283 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,226 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Tower Lakes?
In 2020, the village had 1,226 residents. Most people living in Tower Lakes are White. However, the village is also home to people from many different backgrounds. This includes Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. There are also residents who identify as Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
Famous Faces from Tower Lakes
Even small villages can have famous people!
- Connor Mackey is a professional ice hockey player. He plays in the NHL and has played for teams like the Calgary Flames.
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Location of Tower Lakes in Lake County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
See also
In Spanish: Tower Lakes (Illinois) para niños
