Long Grove, Illinois
{{Short description|Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}}
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| name = Long Grove, Illinois
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| subdivision_name2 = Lake
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| subdivision_name3 = Ela, Vernon
| established_title = Incorporated
| established_date = 1956
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| government_type = Council–manager
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| leader_title = Village President
| leader_name = Bill Jacob
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| population_total = 8366
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_density_sq_mi = 675.39
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| postal_code = 60047, 60060, 60049
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| area_code = 847 & 224
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| geocode = 44524
| website = {{URL|https://www.longgroveil.gov}}
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| demographics_type1 = Standard of living
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| demographics1_title1 = Per capita income
| demographics1_info1 = $62,185 (median: $148,150)
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| demographics1_info2 = $589,654 (median: $555,400)
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Long Grove is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States, approximately {{convert|35|mi|km}} away from and a northwest suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 8,366.{{Cite web|title=Long Grove village, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1744524|website=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=April 15, 2022}} The village has strict building ordinances to preserve its "country atmosphere".{{cite web|title=Long Grove History at Nifty 50s|url=http://www.nifty-50s.com/longgrove.html|website=www.nifty-50s.com}}
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Long Grove has a total area of {{convert|12.715|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|12.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 98.15%) is land and {{convert|0.235|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 1.85%) is water.{{cite web
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1744524
|title=G001 – Geographic Identifiers – 2010 Census Summary File 1
|access-date=August 4, 2015
|publisher=United States Census Bureau
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213042225/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1744524
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
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History
The village now has very strict building ordinances to preserve its "pristine rural charm",{{Cite web|url=http://www.longgrove.net/sites/default/files/documents/files/LG-comprehensive-plan-summary.pdf#overlay-context=documents/village-long-grove-comprehensive-plan-summary|title=Village of Long Grove Comprehensive Plan|date=April 2000|website=Long Grove|access-date=May 10, 2017}} including prohibitions on sidewalks,{{Cite book|url=http://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=363&chapter_id=10105|title=Long Grove, Illinois: Village Code|publisher=Sterling Codifiers|year=2016|location=Long Grove, Illinois|chapter=Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Ways}} fences,{{Cite book|url=http://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=&chapter_id=10080|title=Long Grove, Illinois: Village Code|publisher=Sterling Codifiers|year=2016|location=Long Grove, Illinois|chapter=Fences}} and residential street lights.{{Cite book|url=http://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=363&chapter_id=10091#s570664|title=Long Grove, Illinois: Village Code|publisher=Sterling Codifiers|year=2016|location=Long Grove, Illinois|chapter=Exterior Lighting}} The Long Grove area is now known for its historic downtown, its exclusive million dollar homes and the annual events including the chocolate, strawberry and apple festivals that take place in May, June and September, respectively.{{Cite web|url=http://longgrove.org/events-festivals/|title=Historic Downtown Long Grove {{!}} Shopping, Dinning and Festivals Downtown Historic Downtown Long Grove {{!}} LongGrove.org |language=en-US|access-date=March 25, 2019}} The Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, on the edge of the city's downtown, is a historic 1906 bridge that is featured on the Long Grove's logo and welcome signs.{{cite news |last1=Barrett |first1=Joe |title=Historic Covered Bridge Eats Vehicles by the Dozens. 'I Haven't Seen a Truck Win Yet.' |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/historic-covered-bridge-eats-vehicles-by-the-dozens-i-havent-seen-a-truck-win-yet-11664892323 |access-date=January 1, 2023 |work=The Wall Street Journal |date=October 4, 2022 |url-access=registration |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012165804/https://www.wsj.com/articles/historic-covered-bridge-eats-vehicles-by-the-dozens-i-havent-seen-a-truck-win-yet-11664892323 |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |url-status=live}} Due to the {{convert|8|ft|6|in|adj=on}} clearance height of its covering, it has been struck by vehicles dozens of times in recent years.{{cite news |last=Rumore |first=Kori |title=Trucks still hit Long Grove's iconic bridge, but town punches back — just as it always has against modern life |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-long-grove-bridge-history-buffalo-creek-robert-parker-coffin-20221127-ocyqkw3bcncghkjio4cectednm-story.html |access-date=January 1, 2023 |work=Chicago Tribune |date=November 27, 2022 |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223065439/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-long-grove-bridge-history-buffalo-creek-robert-parker-coffin-20221127-ocyqkw3bcncghkjio4cectednm-story.html |archive-date=December 23, 2022 |url-status=live}}
Demographics
{{US Census population
|1880= 84
|1960= 640
|1970= 1196
|1980= 2013
|1990= 4740
|2000= 6735
|2010= 8043
|2020= 8366
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=2020 census=
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|+Long Grove village, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition !Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) !Pop 2000{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Long Grove village, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=1600000US1744524&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|website=United States Census Bureau |access-date= }} !Pop 2010{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Long Grove village, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1744524&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=United States Census Bureau}} !{{partial|Pop 2020}}{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Long Grove village, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1744524&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=United States Census Bureau}} !% 2000 !% 2010 !{{partial|% 2020}} |
| White alone (NH)
|5,960 |6,597 |style='background: #ffffe6; |5,867 |88.49% |82.02% |style='background: #ffffe6; |70.13% |
| Black or African American alone (NH)
|61 |97 |style='background: #ffffe6; |134 |0.91% |1.21% |style='background: #ffffe6; |1.60% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)
|0 |1 |style='background: #ffffe6; |6 |0.00% |0.01% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.07% |
| Asian alone (NH)
|456 |959 |style='background: #ffffe6; |1,641 |6.77% |11.92% |style='background: #ffffe6; |19.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)
|0 |0 |style='background: #ffffe6; |3 |0.00% |0.00% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.04% |
| Other race alone (NH)
|0 |9 |style='background: #ffffe6; |21 |0.00% |0.11% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.25% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)
|56 |122 |style='background: #ffffe6; |265 |0.83% |1.52% |style='background: #ffffe6; |3.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race)
|202 |258 |style='background: #ffffe6; |429 |3.00% |3.21% |style='background: #ffffe6; |5.13% |
| Total
|6,735 |8,043 |style='background: #ffffe6; |8,366 |100.00% |100.00% |style='background: #ffffe6; |100.00% |
=2000 Census=
At the 2000 census there were 6,735 people, 1,962 households, and 1,791 families in the village. The population density was {{convert|548.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,021 housing units at an average density of {{convert|164.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 90.81% White, 0.94% African American, 0.01% Native American, 6.77% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. 3.00%.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}} were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,962 households, 52.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 86.4% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 8.7% were non-families. 6.3% of households were made up of individuals, and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.26 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
The median household income was $148,150 and the median family income was $153,996. Males had a median income of $153,996 versus $45,976 for females. The per capita income for the village was $62,185. 2.6% of the population and 1.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Education
Long Grove is served by Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96. There are two elementary schools (Kildeer Countryside) and (Country Meadows) and one middle school (Woodlawn) in the village. Adlai Stevenson High School is the local public High School, of District 125.
Some far north areas of Long Grove are served by Diamond Lake Elementary Schools and Middle School, but still is served by Stevenson High School.
Notable people
- Edo Belli (1918–2003), modernist architect. He resided in Long Grove at the time of his death.{{cite news|title=Noted architect, president of firm|first=Joan|last=Giangrasse Kates|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=August 31, 2003|page=NW B9|id={{ProQuest|}}}}
- Martellus Bennett – the former tight end resided in Long Grove as a member of the Chicago Bears
- Daryl Hannah – the actress was born in Chicago, and raised in Long Grove
- Page Hannah – the former actress was born in Chicago, and raised in Long Grove
- Eddie Jackson – the safety resides in Long Grove as a member of the Chicago Bears
- Jonathan Klein – the racing driver was born in Long Grove
- Brad Maynard – the former punter resided in Long Grove as a member of the Chicago Bears
- Aidan O'Connell – NFL Quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders was born and raised in Long Grove
References
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External links
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- [https://www.longgroveil.gov Village of Long Grove official website]
- [http://longgrove.org// Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association]
{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Long Grove, Illinois
|North = Mundelein
|Northeast = Vernon Hills
|East = Buffalo Grove
|Southeast = Buffalo Grove
|South = Arlington Heights
|Southwest = Palatine
|West = Hawthorn Woods / Kildeer
|Northwest = Hawthorn Woods
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{{Lake County, Illinois}}
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Category:Villages in Lake County, Illinois