Volo, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Volo, Illinois
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"A Family Community"
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Location of Volo 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 | 4.00 sq mi (10.35 km2) |
| • Land | 3.91 sq mi (10.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
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(2020)
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| • Total | 6,122 |
| • Density | 1,564.13/sq mi (603.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60073, 60020
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| Area code(s) | Area code 847, 224 |
| FIPS code | 17-78227 |
Volo is a village located in Lake County, Illinois, in the United States. It became an official village on April 26, 1993. According to the 2020 census, about 6,122 people live there.
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Exploring Volo's Location and Landscape
Volo is found at coordinates 42°19′52″N 88°9′40″W / 42.33111°N 88.16111°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 3.998 square miles (10.35 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.92 square miles (10.14 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.078 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
Major Roads in Volo
Several important roads pass through or near Volo, making it easy to travel around. These include:
- US Route 12
- Illinois Route 59
- Illinois Route 60
- Illinois Route 120 (also known as Belvidere Road)
- Nippersink Road
- Molidor Road
- Fish Lake Road
- Gilmer Road
- Sullivan Lake Road
- Fox Lake Road
- Volo Village Road
Understanding Volo's Population Changes
The number of people living in Volo has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 126 | — | |
| 2000 | 180 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,929 | 1,527.2% | |
| 2020 | 6,122 | 109.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the village had a population of 6,122 people. This shows a big increase from previous years.
Key Places and Natural Areas in Volo
Volo is home to some interesting places and is close to important natural sites.
Volo Auto Museum
One popular spot is the Volo Auto Museum. It's a fun place where you can see many different kinds of cars, from classic models to famous vehicles from movies.
Volo Bog State Natural Area
Just outside the village, you'll find the Volo Bog State Natural Area. This special natural area was the first piece of land bought by the Illinois Nature Conservancy to protect it. A person named Cyrus Mark was a big part of the effort to save Volo Bog. He was the first president of the Illinois Nature Conservancy.
Village Leadership
The current mayor of Volo is Stephen Henley. The village clerk, who helps with official records and paperwork, is Bonnie Rydberg.
Images for kids
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US Route 12 sign
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Illinois Route 59 sign
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Illinois Route 60 sign
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Illinois Route 120 sign
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A friendly robot
See also
In Spanish: Volo (Illinois) para niños
