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 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 62,700 inhabitants.
The village was created 188 years ago in 1832.
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.
Weather
Skokie forecast: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph. more
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Skokie Quick Facts
| Population : | 62,700 (2019) |
| 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 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:48:53 (3rd August 2021) |
| Postal code : | 60076 |
| Density : | 2,405 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -3.32% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 79℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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 3.32% in 9 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 |
People born in Skokie (31)
People born in Skokie, including model Erin Heatherton, actress Jessy Schram, actress Nancy Lee Grahn, you can see a list of people who born in Skokie.
- Jeff Dessner (American ice hockey player)
- Mike O'Brien (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist)
- Rashard Mendenhall (Player of American football)
- Annemarie Uliasz (American snowboarder)
- Ramu Yalamanchi (American businessman)
- Azhar Usman (American comedian)
- Bobby Ciraldo (American filmmaker)
- Brenda A. Ferber (American novelist)
- Brent Novoselsky (American football player)
- Esther Povitsky (American comedian)
- Gary Feinerman (American judge)
- George Kotsiopoulos (American magazine editor)
- Jonathan Kite (American actor)
- Rob Ambrose (Football coach)
- Mike Mersch (American ice hockey defenceman)
- Lauren Hall Valerio (American association football player)
- Jane Goldman (American speed skater)
- Louie Belpedio (American ice hockey player)
Schools
College & universities near Skokie
| 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
| 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 |
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 |
| Elk Grove | 91,251 | Township in Cook County, Illinois |
| West Town | 86,429 | |
| Near North Side | 85,711 | |
| Cicero | 80,796 | Town in Illinois |
| Belmont Cragin | 79,159 | |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| South Lawndale | 73,826 | |
| Logan Square | 73,702 | |
| Evanston | 73,473 | Suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Schaumburg | 72,887 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| West Ridge | 72,211 | |
| Palatine | 67,482 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Lincoln Park | 66,959 | |
| Portage Park | 64,841 | |
| Des Plaines | 58,899 | City in Cook County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Skokie distances to largest Illinois cities