Northlake, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Northlake is a city in suburban Chicago
in Cook County
, Illinois
, United States
. The population was 11,878 at the 2000 census. The city's moniker is "The City of Friendly People".
, it has a total area of 3 square miles (7.8 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 11,878 people, 3,873 households, and 2,753 families residing in the city. The population density
was 3,939.3 people per square mile (1,518.6/km²). There were 4,008 housing units at an average density of 1,329.2 per square mile (512.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.47% White, 2.40% African American, 0.50% Native American, 3.67% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 15.36% from other races
, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.80% of the population.
There were 3,873 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples
living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.56.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,406, and the median income for a family was $53,090. Males had a median income of $33,931 versus $26,313 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $18,119. About 6.2% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
. Along the walking path there are many different workout stations for pull ups, wall hurdles, squat bars, sit up benches and there is also beautiful metal art work along the path. The park is monitored by several cameras and the Northlake police department surveys the area often, making it a safe place to workout at night. The city also has plans for a picnic area with running water.
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
in Cook County
Cook County, Illinois
Cook County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois, with its county seat in Chicago. It is the second most populous county in the United States after Los Angeles County. The county has 5,194,675 residents, which is 40.5 percent of all Illinois residents. Cook County's population is larger than...
, Illinois
Illinois
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 11,878 at the 2000 census. The city's moniker is "The City of Friendly People".
Geography
Northlake is located at 41°54′45"N 87°54′3"W (41.912480, -87.900786). The city has a small geographic footprint. According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, it has a total area of 3 square miles (7.8 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 11,878 people, 3,873 households, and 2,753 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 3,939.3 people per square mile (1,518.6/km²). There were 4,008 housing units at an average density of 1,329.2 per square mile (512.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.47% White, 2.40% African American, 0.50% Native American, 3.67% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 15.36% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.80% of the population.
There were 3,873 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% 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, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.56.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,406, and the median income for a family was $53,090. Males had a median income of $33,931 versus $26,313 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 city was $18,119. About 6.2% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Centerpoint Preserve
The Centerpoint Preserve (Grant Park) is a thirty two acre preserve that was donated to the City of Northlake by Centerpoint Properties. Located in the heart of Northlake, Centerpoint Preserve has become the center of activity for the city. The park has a walking/bicycle path and has created a dog parkDog park
A dog park is a facility set aside for dogs to exercise and play off-leash in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owners...
. Along the walking path there are many different workout stations for pull ups, wall hurdles, squat bars, sit up benches and there is also beautiful metal art work along the path. The park is monitored by several cameras and the Northlake police department surveys the area often, making it a safe place to workout at night. The city also has plans for a picnic area with running water.