Loves Park, Illinois

Loves Park: city north of Rockford, Illinois

About

Loves Park is a city located in the county of Winnebago in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,996 and a population density of 550 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,382 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Loves Park

Population 23,382 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Winnebago County
Area 43.63 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.3200,-89.0582
Altitude 2,388 feet / 728 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 17:11:46 (14th April 2026)
Postal code 61111
Density 536 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.63% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Geography

Loves Park is located at 42°19'12"N 89°3'29"W (42.3200200, -89.0581600).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Loves Park decreased by 2.63% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 23,996 - census
2011 23,904 -0.38% estimation process
2012 23,798 -0.45% estimation process
2013 23,735 -0.27% estimation process
2014 23,579 -0.66% estimation process
2015 23,489 -0.38% estimation process
2016 23,463 -0.11% estimation process
2017 23,377 -0.37% estimation process
2018 23,330 -0.2% estimation process
2019 23,371 0.18% estimation process
2020 23,382 0.05% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 15,506
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 12,707
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 22.0%
April 1, 2020 Population : 14,161
April 1, 2010 Population : 12,707
People under 5 years old, percentage : 8.9%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 34.4%
People over 65 (%) : 4.4%
Female persons, % : 44.1%
White only, percent : 89.8%
Black or African American alone, percent : 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.3%
Asians alone % : 0.1%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 2.2%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 94.7%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 3.4%
2015-2019 Veterans : 83
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 36.6%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 58.2%
Loves Park zip code is 61111. County name: Winnebago, County fips: 17201
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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 58.2%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $171,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,145
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $325
2015-2019 median gross rent : $903
2015-2019 Households : 3,269
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 4.14
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 94.8%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 79.5%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 69.7%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 62.0%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 51.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 3.4%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 2.0%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 8.2%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 56.3%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 55.6%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 1,483
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 3,121
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 36,429
2012 total retail sales per capita : $2,939
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 19.8
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $35,346
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $10,957
Percentage of people living in poverty : 32.4%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 332
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 182
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 123
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 255
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 71
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 36
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 289
2010 population per square mile : 4,762.7
2010 land area in square miles : 2.67
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 50.4%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $192,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,759
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $666
2015-2019 median gross rent : $995
2015-2019 Households : 7,888
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 3.23
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 88.7%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 71.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 87.2%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 71.3%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 71.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 12.8%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 5.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 16.3%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 67.0%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 58.5%
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 365,574
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 1,763,838
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 931,490
2012 total retail sales per capita : $36,490
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 27.0
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $50,870
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $20,992
Percentage of people living in poverty : 17.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 2,101
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,250
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 616
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 995
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 971
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 207
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,773
2010 population per square mile : 5,996.3
2010 land area in square miles : 4.24

Best Things to Do in Loves Park

1Rock Cut State Park

Rating: 4.6 (3046)

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2Martin Park

Rating: 4.4 (372)

Martin Memorial Park, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States View details

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3Sapora Playworld

Rating: 4.3 (140)

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4Wantz Park

Rating: 4.1 (105)

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5Puri Crest Picnic Area

Rating: 4.6 (53)

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Where to Eat in Loves Park

1Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Rating: 3.4 (1159)

5207 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States View details

Phone: +18156334342 | Website available

2Starbucks

Rating: 4.2 (524)

1521 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States View details

Phone: +17795009703 | Website available

3Burger King

Rating: 3.4 (490)

1804 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States View details

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4Jimmy John's

Rating: 4.2 (188)

6112 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States View details

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5Subway

Rating: 4.1 (182)

6200 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States View details

Phone: +18156547827 | Website available

Where to Stay in Loves Park

1Quality Inn & Suites

Rating: 3.8 (282)

4313 N Bell School Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States View details

Phone: +18152829300 | Website available

People born in Loves Park (2)

People born in Loves Park, including cartoonist Dick Kulpa, volleyball player Trevor Weiskircher, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Loves Park, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
260965 Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford Rockford (IL) 61114

Nearby Transit Stations (15)

Rail and bus stations connected to Loves Park, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
RCK Rockford, Illinois 7559 Walton St. BUS
BET South Beloit, Illinois 15766 Manchester Road BUS
JVL Janesville, Wisconsin 3120 North Pontiac Drive BUS
SMD Madison (South), Wisconsin Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. BUS
PLO Plano 101 West Main Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Loves Park.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Loves Park Post Office Loves Park (IL) 61111

Other cities in Winnebago County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winnebago County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Rockford 144,835 The second most populous city in Illinois.
Machesney Park 22,678 Village in the U.
Roscoe 10,406 Town
South Beloit 7,540 City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Rockton 7,477 Illinois village near the Wisconsin border
Winnebago 2,973 City in Minnesota, United States
Cherry Valley 2,853 Township in Winnebago County, Illinois
Harlem 2,114 Township in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Lake Summerset 2,048 Census designated place
Pecatonica 1,926 City in Illinois, United States of America
Durand 1,387 Village in the United States
Shirland 944 Township in Winnebago County, Illinois
Seward 874 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
New Milford 851 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

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Loves Park distances to largest Illinois cities