Skokie Cook County, Illinois
Skokie: Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
About
Skokie is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 64,784 and a population density of 2,485 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 62,404 inhabitants.
The village was created 189 years ago in 1832.
Skokie Quick Facts
| Population : | 62,404 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Area : | 26.07 km2 |
| Altitude : | 607 feet / 185 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1833 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:08:47 (19th May 2022) |
| Postal code : | 60076 |
| Density : | 2,394 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Skokie is located at 42°2'0"N 87°44'0"W (42.0333600, -87.7333900). It has 6 neighbors: Glenview, Chicago, Evanston, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove and Wilmette.
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- Official Website
Official website of Skokie
Skokie has 6 neighbours.
- Glenview village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
- Chicago city and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States
- Evanston suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States
- Lincolnwood village in United States of America
- Morton Grove village in United States of America
- Wilmette village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Skokie decreased by 3.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 64,784 | - | census |
| 2011 | 65,087 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65,247 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 65,328 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 65,223 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 64,888 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 64,437 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 63,847 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 63,171 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 62,700 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 62,404 | -0.47% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 28,240 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 27,035 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 27,131 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 26,997 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 72.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 11.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 65.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,734 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
Skokie zip code is 60076.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $585,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,496 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $721 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,858 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,293 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 40,246 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,704 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,511,875 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 266,637 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,722 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $103,413 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $52,072 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,737 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,135 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,036 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 639 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,827 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 225 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,285 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,088.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.93 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 24,363 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $360,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,782 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $470 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,201 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 334 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 21,498 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 161,341 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 41,145 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 950,048 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,681 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $75,937 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,393 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,525 |
| 2019 total employment : | 21,262 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,060,627 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 5.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 6,458 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,334 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,463 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,513 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,052 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,951 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 671 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,244 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 19.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2,947.56 |
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People born in Skokie (31)
People born in Skokie, including model Erin Heatherton, actress Jessy Schram, actress Nancy Lee Grahn, .
List
- Jeff Dessner (American ice hockey player) he was born in 16/04/1977
- Mike O'Brien (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist) he was born in 23/10/1965
- Rashard Mendenhall (Player of American football) he was born in 19/06/1987
- Annemarie Uliasz (American snowboarder) she was born in 11/11/1973
- Ramu Yalamanchi (American businessman) he was born in 05/08/1974
- Azhar Usman (American comedian) he was born in 23/12/1975
- Bobby Ciraldo (American filmmaker) he was born in 12/10/1974
- Brenda A. Ferber (American novelist) she was born in 23/04/1967
- Brent Novoselsky (American football player) he was born in 08/01/1966
- Esther Povitsky (American comedian) she was born in 02/03/1988
- Gary Feinerman (American judge) he was born in 19/02/1965
- George Kotsiopoulos (American magazine editor) he was born in 18/11/1968
- Jonathan Kite (American actor) he was born in 02/09/1979
- Rob Ambrose (Football coach) he was born in 30/07/1970
- Mike Mersch (American ice hockey defenceman) he was born in 29/09/1964
- Lauren Hall Valerio (American association football player) she was born in 01/01/1996
- Jane Goldman (American speed skater) she was born in 16/09/1964
- Louie Belpedio (American ice hockey player) he was born in 14/05/1996
Schools in Skokie
College & universities near Skokie, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145497 | Hebrew Theological College | Skokie (IL) | 60077 |
| 446251 | Estelle Medical Academy | Skokie (IL) | 60077 |
| 461582 | Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute | Skokie (IL) | 60077-9945 |
| 443030 | NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | Evanston (IL) | 60201-1718 |
| 439020 | Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Evanston | Evanston (IL) | 60201 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Skokie, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Skokie
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Skok Post Office | Skokie (IL) | 60077 |
| Skokie Postal Stor Post Office | Skokie (IL) | 60077 |
| Northtown Post Office | Chicago (IL) | 60659 |
| Evanston Post Office | Evanston (IL) | 60201 |
| Evanston North Post Office | Evanston (IL) | 60201 |
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Markham | 328,966 | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | Suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | City in Cook County, Illinois |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | City in Illinois |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | Northwestern suburb of Chicago in Illinois, United States |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Skokie distances to largest Illinois cities
