Skokie, Illinois
Skokie: Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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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 191 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Skokie
| 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 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:48:46 (24th April 2024) |
| 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 5 neighbors: Chicago, Evanston, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove and Wilmette.
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Skokie has 5 neighbours.
- Chicago The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
- Evanston A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| 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 | The most populous 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 | A city in Cook County, 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 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bartlett | 40,312 | Village in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Skokie distances to largest Illinois cities
