Lakemoor, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Lakemoor is a village in Lake
and McHenry
counties in the U.S. state
of Illinois
. The population was 2,788 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.7 km²), of which, 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (4.89%) is water.
of 2000, there were 2,788 people, 1,014 households, and 717 families residing in the village. The population density
was 651.4 people per square mile (251.5/km²). There were 1,161 housing units at an average density of 271.3 per square mile (104.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 92.72% White, 0.65% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.83% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 2.87% from other races
, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.03% of the population.
There were 1,014 households out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the village the population was spread out with 30.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 41.9% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $56,217, and the median income for a family was $60,542. Males had a median income of $48,510 versus $32,841 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $22,499. About 9.5% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 has offices and a banquet hall for rent located at 28872 Route 120 in Lakemoor.
Since the census in 2000, Lakemoor has had numerous new developments which has greatly increased the population of the city. Lakemoor Farms, The Meadows, and one other subdivision have created an influx of new homes in the area which is prompting interest in retail and other city centers for the new residents. A new large store anchored strip mall has been planned and approved to open in two phases on the corner of Hwy 120 and Hwy. 12.
The city has set up a website where you can learn a little more about the city http://www.lakemoor.net/
Lakemoor is also home to a vast number of Mosquitos that proliferate in the wetland habitat.
(catch and release only), bluegill
, crappie
, carp
, and perch
.
The Fox River flows through the area providing ample opportunity for both summer and winter water sports.
Four state parks and six county conservation areas are nearby, including Moraine Hills State Park
and the Volo Bog.
Lake County, Illinois
Lake County is a county in the northeastern corner of the state of Illinois, on the shore of Lake Michigan. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 703,462, which is an increase of 9.2% from 644,356 in 2000. Its county seat is Waukegan. The county is part of the Chicago metropolitan area...
and McHenry
McHenry County, Illinois
McHenry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 308,760, which is an increase of 18.7% from 260,077 in 2000. Its county seat is Woodstock. This county is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is the sixth largest county, in...
counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. The population was 2,788 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Lakemoor is located at 42°20′25"N 88°12′11"W (42.3401437, -88.2031240).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.7 km²), of which, 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (4.89%) is water.
Major streets
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Rand Road/Belvidere Road - Bay Road
- Chapel Hill Road
- Lincoln Road
- Cuhlman Road
- Lily Lake Road
- Darrell Road
- Sullivan Lake Road
- Fox Lake Road
- Volo Village Road
- Gilmer Road
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 2,788 people, 1,014 households, and 717 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 651.4 people per square mile (251.5/km²). There were 1,161 housing units at an average density of 271.3 per square mile (104.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 92.72% White, 0.65% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.83% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 2.87% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.03% of the population.
There were 1,014 households out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the village the population was spread out with 30.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 41.9% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $56,217, and the median income for a family was $60,542. Males had a median income of $48,510 versus $32,841 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $22,499. About 9.5% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 has offices and a banquet hall for rent located at 28872 Route 120 in Lakemoor.
Since the census in 2000, Lakemoor has had numerous new developments which has greatly increased the population of the city. Lakemoor Farms, The Meadows, and one other subdivision have created an influx of new homes in the area which is prompting interest in retail and other city centers for the new residents. A new large store anchored strip mall has been planned and approved to open in two phases on the corner of Hwy 120 and Hwy. 12.
The city has set up a website where you can learn a little more about the city http://www.lakemoor.net/
Lakemoor is also home to a vast number of Mosquitos that proliferate in the wetland habitat.
Recreation
Lakemoor borders Lily Lake, a small glacial lake of about 20 acres (80,937.2 m²). A village park, with playground, basketball and volleyball courts, and a beach occupy its eastern shores, while a boat launch provides water access from IL-Rte 120. Boat motors are limited to under 10 H.P., but a small electrical motor provides enough power to get anywhere on the lake. The lake is populated by largemouth bassLargemouth bass
The largemouth bass is a species of black bass in the sunfish family native to North America . It is also known as widemouth bass, bigmouth, black bass, bucketmouth, Potter's fish, Florida bass, Florida largemouth, green bass, green trout, linesides, Oswego bass, southern largemouth...
(catch and release only), bluegill
Bluegill
The Bluegill is a species of freshwater fish sometimes referred to as bream, brim, or copper nose. It is a member of the sunfish family Centrarchidae of the order Perciformes.-Range and distribution:...
, crappie
Crappie
Crappie is a genus of freshwater fish in the sunfish family of order Perciformes. The type species is P. annularis, the white crappie...
, carp
Carp
Carp are various species of oily freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, a very large group of fish native to Europe and Asia. The cypriniformes are traditionally grouped with the Characiformes, Siluriformes and Gymnotiformes to create the superorder Ostariophysi, since these groups have certain...
, and perch
Perch
Perch is a common name for fish of the genus Perca, freshwater gamefish belonging to the family Percidae. The perch, of which there are three species in different geographical areas, lend their name to a large order of vertebrates: the Perciformes, from the Greek perke meaning spotted, and the...
.
The Fox River flows through the area providing ample opportunity for both summer and winter water sports.
Four state parks and six county conservation areas are nearby, including Moraine Hills State Park
Moraine Hills State Park
Moraine Hills State Park is an Illinois state park on in McHenry County, Illinois, United States.- See also :*Moraine*Illinois state parks*...
and the Volo Bog.
Schools
The Lake County portion of Lakemoor falls within the boundaries of several school districts including McHenry Elementary School District #15, Big Hollow Elementary School District #38, Wauconda Unit School District #118, and Grant High School District #124. There are parochial schools in Wauconda and in Grant Township.Government Services
Lakemoor's Police Department consists of six sworn officers. Fire protection is provided by the Fox Lake Fire Department and the McHenry and Wauconda Township Fire Protection Districts.Transportation
U.S. Rte. 12 and State Rte. 120 both traverse the Village.- Distance to the Chicago Loop: 48 miles (77.2 km)
- Distance to O'Hare Airport: 38 miles (61.2 km)
- Distance to Mitchell Field: 53 miles (85.3 km)
- Distance to Downtown Milwaukee: 60 miles (96.6 km)