Long Grove, Illinois

Long Grove is a village located in Lake County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 6,735. Long Grove is known for its large estates and high-income neighborhoods.

Contents

1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Fine Dining 4 External links

Geography

Long Grove is located at 42°12'9" North, 88°0'23" West (42.202504, -88.006448).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 32.2 km² (12.4 mi²). 31.8 km² (12.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.21% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 6,735 people, 1,962 households, and 1,791 families residing in the village. The population density is 211.8/km² (548.7/mi²). There are 2,021 housing units at an average density of 63.5/km² (164.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 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% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,962 households out of which 52.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 86.4% are married couples living together, 3.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 8.7% are non-families. 6.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 2.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.26 and the average family size is 3.42.

In the village the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $148,150, and the median income for a family is $153,996. Males have a median income of $0 versus $45,976 for females. The per capita income for the village is $62,185. 2.6% of the population and 1.8% of families are 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 are living below the poverty line.

Fine Dining

The Gilmer Roadhouse (Corner of Midlothian Rd. and Gilmer Rd.) is a world renown eatery specializing in pizza and grilled cheese. Try as they might, the health department has been unable to extinguish the spirt of this delightful establishment.

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