Wadsworth, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wadsworth, Illinois
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"The Village of Country Living"
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Location of Wadsworth 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 | 9.93 sq mi (25.73 km2) |
| • Land | 9.84 sq mi (25.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
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| • Total | 3,517 |
| • Density | 357.27/sq mi (137.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60083
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| Area code(s) | 847 |
| FIPS code | 17-78370 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Wadsworth, Illinois |
Wadsworth is a small village located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. A village is a type of community, often smaller than a city. In 2020, about 3,517 people lived there.
The village gets its name from E. S. Wadsworth. He was an important person who owned many shares in the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. This railroad line actually runs right through the village.
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Exploring Wadsworth's Location
Wadsworth is found in the northeastern part of Illinois. It is located at coordinates 42.436052 degrees North and 87.921093 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Areas
The total area of Wadsworth is about 9.67 square miles (25.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 9.58 square miles (24.81 square kilometers) is land. A small part, about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in Wadsworth
Several important roads pass through or near Wadsworth. These roads help people travel to and from the village. They connect Wadsworth to other towns and cities.
Tri-State Tollway- Old US-41
- Russell Road
- Kilbourne Road
- Delany Road
Skokie Highway
Rosecrans Road- 21st Street
- Wadsworth Road
- Cashmore Road
Green Bay Road- Dilleys Road
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Wadsworth has changed a lot over the years. In 1880, only 64 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,517. This shows how the village has developed.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 64 | — | |
| 1970 | 756 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,104 | 46.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,826 | 65.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,083 | 68.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,815 | 23.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,517 | −7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Wadsworth?
The United States Census collects information about the people living in different places. This helps us understand the community better. The table below shows the different groups of people in Wadsworth.
It's important to know that "Hispanic/Latino" is a group that can be of any race. So, the numbers for races like White or Black do not include people who are also Hispanic/Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 3,180 | 2,581 | 83.36% | 73.39% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 154 | 137 | 4.04% | 3.90% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 3 | 1 | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 89 | 70 | 2.33% | 1.99% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0.05% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 5 | 17 | 0.13% | 0.48% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 45 | 141 | 1.18% | 4.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 337 | 570 | 8.83% | 16.21% |
| Total | 3,815 | 3,507 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Images for kids
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Tempel Farms founder Tempel Smith with one of his stallions in 1958. The farm was then located in Spring Grove, Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Wadsworth (Illinois) para niños
