Winthrop Harbor, Illinois facts for kids
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Winthrop Harbor
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Cornerstone of Illinois
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Location of Winthrop Harbor 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 | 4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2) |
| • Land | 4.64 sq mi (12.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
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| • Total | 6,705 |
| • Density | 1,446.29/sq mi (558.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60096
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| Area code(s) | 847/224 |
| FIPS code | 17-82686 |
Winthrop Harbor is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It's known as the "Cornerstone of Illinois." In 2020, about 6,705 people lived there.
This village is located right on the northern edge of Illinois. It is also part of the big Chicago area. Winthrop Harbor is famous for its North Point Marina. This marina is so large it can hold over 1,500 boats! It's actually the biggest marina on the entire Great Lakes.
The National Weather Service uses Winthrop Harbor as a special point to warn boats about weather on Lake Michigan. Every summer, almost a million visitors come to enjoy the marina, its beaches, and other fun places.
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History of Winthrop Harbor
Winthrop Harbor got its name from a town called Winthrop, Massachusetts.
Geography of Winthrop Harbor
In 2010, Winthrop Harbor covered about 4.76 square miles (12.33 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.67 square miles (12.09 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.091 square miles (0.24 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
Winthrop Harbor has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 439 | — | |
| 1920 | 473 | 7.7% | |
| 1930 | 661 | 39.7% | |
| 1940 | 785 | 18.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,765 | 124.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,848 | 118.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,794 | 24.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,427 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 6,240 | 15.0% | |
| 2000 | 6,670 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,742 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 6,705 | −0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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People in 2020
In 2020, the village had 6,705 residents. Most people, about 71.95%, were White. About 5.21% were Black or African American. Around 2.31% were Asian.
People of mixed races made up about 5.07% of the population. About 14.51% of the people were Hispanic or Latino. This group can be of any race.
People in 2010
In 2010, there were 6,742 people living in Winthrop Harbor. About 90.94% of the people were White. Around 1.44% were Black or African American. About 2.31% were Asian.
About 7.64% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Getting Around Winthrop Harbor
Main Roads
Several important roads run through Winthrop Harbor:
- Sheridan Road
- 9th Street
- Lewis Avenue
- Russell Road
- Kenosha Road
- 7th Street
Train Service
Winthrop Harbor has a train station called Winthrop Harbor station. It is served by Metra's Union Pacific North Line. This train line connects the village to other places.
Public Services in Winthrop Harbor
The village of Winthrop Harbor has its own police department and a fire department.
Police Department
The Winthrop Harbor Police Department has full-time officers. They also have part-time officers who help with patrols and other special tasks. The current police chief is Anthony Velardi.
Fire Department
The Winthrop Harbor Fire Department started in 1949. It used to be a small group of volunteers. Now, it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
Part-time employees work in shifts to make sure there's always a crew ready. Other firefighters who are off-duty also respond from home when needed. They use two fire engines, a 75-foot ladder truck, two ambulances for medical emergencies, a brush unit, a rescue boat, and a command car. The village also has agreements with nearby towns to get extra help in emergencies. The current Fire Chief is Rocco Campanella.
Schools in Winthrop Harbor
Most of the schools in Winthrop Harbor are part of the Winthrop Harbor School District 1. A small part of the village is in the Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3. All high school students in Winthrop Harbor attend schools in the Zion-Benton Township High School District 126.
Water Quality Concerns
Sometimes, the water quality at Winthrop Harbor's North Point Marina has been a concern.
- In 2009, a study by Forbes.com said that North Point Marina was the seventh most polluted beach in the United States. This was based on water samples taken in 2008.
- The marina had been on this list since 2005. Tests showed that the water had too many contaminants in 61% of the samples.
- In 2006, a test at the local beach found that it was one of the most polluted beaches on the Great Lakes. It had unhealthy water in 89% of the tests.
Images for kids
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Illinois Route 137 shield
See also
In Spanish: Winthrop Harbor (Illinois) para niños
