Norwood Park Township, Cook County, Illinois

Norwood Park Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 27,441.[1]

Norwood Park Township
Township
Location in Cook County
Location in Cook County
Cook County's location in Illinois
Cook County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 41°58′06″N 87°49′04″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
Area
 • Total3.67 sq mi (9.51 km2)
 • Land3.67 sq mi (9.51 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
650 ft (198 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total27,441
 • Density7,500/sq mi (2,900/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
60068, 60631, 60656, 60706
FIPS code17-031-54430

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Norwood Park Township covers an area of 3.67 square miles (9.5 km2). Its ZIP Code is 60631.

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated areas

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains these two cemeteries: Acacia Park and Westlawn Jewish.

Major highways

History

After World War II a housing complex called Thatcher Homes was built to accommodate war veterans and their families. The complex was demolished around 1955. Serial killer John Wayne Gacy lived in the township, killing his 33 victims at his home and burying most of the bodies in its crawlspace.[2]

Demographics

As of the 2020 census[1] there were 27,441 people, 9,827 households, and 7,019 families residing in the township. The population density was 7,489.36 inhabitants per square mile (2,891.66/km2). There were 10,676 housing units at an average density of 2,913.76 per square mile (1,125.01/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 80.43% White, 0.55% African American, 0.39% Native American, 6.91% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.95% from other races, and 6.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.86% of the population.

There were 9,827 households, out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.34% were married couples living together, 10.79% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 28.57% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.15.

The township's age distribution consisted of 19.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24% from 25 to 44, 27% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $83,120, and the median income for a family was $100,629. Males had a median income of $60,700 versus $40,324 for females. The per capita income for the township was $39,487. About 3.7% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
197030,947—
198028,070−9.3%
199025,600−8.8%
200026,1762.3%
201026,3850.8%
202027,4414.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

Political districts

References
  • "Norwood Park Township, Cook County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
  • United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • United States National Atlas
  1. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-22.
  2. "John Wayne Gacy property where 33 were murdered up for sale". 16 October 2019.
  3. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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