Pingree Grove, Illinois

Summary

Pingree Grove (/ˈpɪŋɡʌr/ PING-GREE) is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 124 at the 2000 census. However, with rapid development in the following years,[3] the 2010 census indicated 4,532 residents,[4] and the 2020 census was 10,365.[5]

Pingree Grove, Illinois
Village sign
Village sign
Location of Pingree Grove in Kane County, Illinois
Location of Pingree Grove in Kane County, Illinois
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 42°05′08″N 88°26′10″W / 42.08556°N 88.43611°W / 42.08556; -88.43611[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyKane
TownshipsRutland, Plato
Government
 • Village PresidentAmber Kubiak[citation needed]
Area
 • Total3.64 sq mi (9.42 km2)
 • Land3.64 sq mi (9.42 km2)
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total10,365
 • Density2,849.88/sq mi (1,100.20/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
60140, 60166
Area codes847 and 224
FIPS code17-59988
GNIS feature ID2399676[1]
Wikimedia CommonsPingree Grove, Illinois
Websitewww.villageofpingreegrove.org

Geography edit

Pingree Grove is located in northern Kane County. Neighboring communities are Hampshire to the west, Huntley to the north, Gilberts to the northeast, and the city of Elgin to the southeast. U.S. Route 20 passes through the village, leading northwest 17 miles (27 km) to Marengo and southeast 7 miles (11 km) into Elgin. Downtown Chicago is 45 miles (72 km) southeast of Pingree Grove.

According to the 2010 census, the village has a total area of 3.67 square miles (9.51 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910135
1920115−14.8%
19301258.7%
19401304.0%
195016224.6%
19601736.8%
19701740.6%
19801835.2%
1990138−24.6%
2000124−10.1%
20104,5323,554.8%
202010,365128.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
2010[8] 2020[9]

2020 census edit

Pingree Grove village, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[10] Pop 2010[8] Pop 2020[9] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 119 3,050 6,658 95.97% 67.30% 64.24%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 104 436 0.00% 2.29% 4.21%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 1 11 0.00% 0.02% 0.11%
Asian alone (NH) 0 294 657 0.00% 6.49% 6.34%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 1 0 0.00% 0.02% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 5 29 0.00% 0.11% 0.28%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 0 81 424 0.00% 1.79% 4.09%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5 996 2,150 4.03% 21.98% 20.74%
Total 124 4,532 10,365 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2000 Census edit

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 124 people, 50 households, and 35 families residing in the village. The population density was 201.3 inhabitants per square mile (77.7/km2). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 84.4 per square mile (32.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.19% White, 0.81% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.03% of the population.

There were 50 households, out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 16.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,313, and the median income for a family was $50,625. Males had a median income of $56,250 versus $26,071 for females, $19,345 more of a bigger gap than the state average. The per capita income for the village was $23,396. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

2010 earthquake edit

On February 10, 2010, Pingree Grove and the surrounding areas experienced an earthquake. The shock had a moment magnitude of 3.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IV (Light).[12] It was felt 214 km (134 miles) away in Madison, Wisconsin. When the quake was first reported, it was thought Sycamore was the epicenter. However, revised data from the USGS determined the epicenter to be closer to Virgil. This was the first earthquake in Northern Illinois since a M4.2 (intensity V (Moderate)) event in 2004.[13]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pingree Grove, Illinois
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0701020020jan02,1,2843040.story?coll=chi-news-hed [dead link]
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pingree Grove village, Illinois". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 13, 2019.[dead link]
  5. ^ "Pingree Grove village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  6. ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  7. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  8. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Pingree Grove village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Pingree Grove village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Sauk Village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ USGS. "M3.8 - Illinois". United States Geological Survey.
  13. ^ USGS. "M4.2 - Illinois". United States Geological Survey.

External links edit

  • Official website