Lemont, Illinois
Lemont: historic village in the U.
About
Lemont is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,000 and a population density of 1,865 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,338 inhabitants.
The village was created 190 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Lemont
| Population | 17,338 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Cook County |
| Phone Area Codes | 630 |
| Area | 8.58 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6736,-88.0017 |
| Altitude | 607 feet / 185 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:04:14 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 60439 |
| Density | 2,021 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Lemont is located at 41°40'25"N 88°0'6"W (41.6736400, -88.0017300).
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Weather
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lemont increased by 7.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,000 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,218 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,339 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,500 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,644 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,764 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,951 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,038 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,135 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,279 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,338 | 0.34% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,273 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,735 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,649 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,078 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 11.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 38.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 66.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 95.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 3.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 159 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 35.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.8% |
Lemont zip code is 60439.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $152,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,055 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $417 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $742 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,692 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 46.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,828 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 13,950 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,456 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $25,677 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $9,698 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 48.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 264 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 157 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 212 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 27 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 232 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,748.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.91 |
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People born in Lemont (10)
People born in Lemont, including Screenwriter and author Diablo Cody, cyclist Christian Vande Velde, College Football player Coby Fleener, .
More notable people
- David Molk (All-American college football player, offensive lineman, center) he was born in 15/12/1988
- Ralph Delahaye Paine (American journalist and author, later politician) he was born in 28/08/1871
- Sylvester Derby (American football player and coach) he was born in 13/02/1892
- Tyler Jay (American baseball player) he was born in 19/04/1994
- Clayton Fejedelem (American Football Player) he was born in 02/06/1993
- Ethan Pocic (American football player) he was born in 05/08/1995
- Andrew Putna (US association football player) he was born in 21/10/1994
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lemont, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146612 | Lewis University | Romeoville (IL) | 60446-2200 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lemont, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lemont.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Post Office | Lemont (IL) | 60439 |
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|---|---|---|
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Distance to Other Cities
Lemont distances to largest Illinois cities