Beach Park, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Beach Park is a village in the Benton
and Waukegan
Townships of Lake County
, Illinois
, United States. The population was 10,072 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 6.4 square miles (16.6 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 10,072 people, 3,636 households, and 2,727 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,569.0 people per square mile (605.7/km²). There were 3,743 housing units at an average density of 583.1 per square mile (225.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 85.31% White, 4.54% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.12% from other races
, and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.58% of the population.
There were 3,636 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples
living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $56,553, and the median income for a family was $65,064. Males had a median income of $42,982 versus $32,412 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $23,803. About 3.5% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
: South Beach. The North Beach is in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
. The beach was originally part of Camp Logan, a rifle range developed by the Illinois National Guard
in 1892. Then in World War I
and World War II
it served as a rifle range for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. The range remained in operation until 1973, when it was transferred to the Illinois Department of Conservation. In 1950, the Illinois Dunes Preservation Society was established to maintain the natural qualities of the beach. With the help of the Illinois Department of Conservation the area south of Beach Road was established as the state's first natural preserve. The northern beach, between beach road and the Wisconsin
state border, were obtained between 1971 and 1982.
The south beach is now home of the Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center. The North Point Marina is at the north beach. This is Illinois' newest and largest marina. It is also the largest fresh water marina in the United States.
On May 9, 2000, the area encompassing Illinois Beach State Park and North Point Marina was officially designated as the Cullerton Complex in honor of William J. Cullerton, Sr., war hero, avid environmentalist and long-time friend of conservation.
The Village of Beach Park is provided fire and EMS protection by the Newport Township Fire Protection District, the Winthrop Harbor Fire Protection District and the Beach Park Fire Protection Districts. The Beach Park Fire Protection District provides 90% of the Village with fire and EMS services. All three districts, with the addition of the Zion Fire-Rescue Department have signed agreements which provide immediate response by one or all four to major emergencies. This protection, provided 24 hours-a-day is one of the best in the State of Illinois.
In early 2006, the Beach Park Fire Protection District asked for and received voter support for a nominal tax increase. This increase made full-time Firefighter/Paramedics a reality. The department was also able to lower the Insurance Services Organization (ISO) rating to a 3. This is one of the lowest in the area and saves residents on homeowners and renter's insurance. The Beach Park Fire Department is taking positive steps by replacing older fire equipment. This will ensure that the residents receive good fire response by newer apparatus.
All departments which provide Fire and Emergency Medical Services are also part of the MABAS Mutual Aid program. This program, funded by member agencies, provides assistance from the local region all the way to national resources. This aid program should make residents and business owners feel secure.
Benton Township, Lake County, Illinois
Benton Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA and includes all of the village of Winthrop Harbor, most of the village of Beach Park, and small portions of the cities of Zion and Waukegan. As of the 2000 census, its population was 17,413...
and Waukegan
Waukegan Township, Lake County, Illinois
Waukegan Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 92,805.-Geography:Waukegan Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.4 percent is water. Lakes in this township include Dead Lake...
Townships of Lake County
Lake County, Illinois
Lake County is a county in the northeastern corner of the state of Illinois, on the shore of Lake Michigan. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 703,462, which is an increase of 9.2% from 644,356 in 2000. Its county seat is Waukegan. The county is part of the Chicago metropolitan area...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, United States. The population was 10,072 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Beach Park is located at 42°25′26"N 87°50′52"W (42.423763, -87.847753).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 6.4 square miles (16.6 km²), all of it land.
Major Streets
-
Green Bay Road -
Sheridan Road - Kenosha Road
- 21st Street
- 29th Street
- 33rd Street
- Lewis Avenue
- Wadsworth Road
- Beach Road
- Yorkhouse Road
- Blanchard Road
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 10,072 people, 3,636 households, and 2,727 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 1,569.0 people per square mile (605.7/km²). There were 3,743 housing units at an average density of 583.1 per square mile (225.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 85.31% White, 4.54% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.12% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.58% of the population.
There were 3,636 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $56,553, and the median income for a family was $65,064. Males had a median income of $42,982 versus $32,412 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $23,803. About 3.5% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Illinois Beach State Park
Beach Park is the home to Illinois Beach State ParkIllinois Beach State Park
Illinois Beach State Park is part of the Illinois state park system and is located along Lake Michigan in northeast Illinois in unincorporated Zion, Illinois and the Village of Winthrop Harbor. The park is broken into two units that encompass an area of and contains over six miles of Lake Michigan...
: South Beach. The North Beach is in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Winthrop Harbor is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,670 at the 2000 census, and it is the northernmost city in Illinois. Winthrop Harbor's main claim to fame is North Point Marina. With moorage over 1,500 boats, it is the largest marina on the Great Lakes...
. The beach was originally part of Camp Logan, a rifle range developed by the Illinois National Guard
Illinois National Guard
The Illinois National Guard comprises both Army National Guard and Air National Guard components. The National Guard is the only United States military force empowered to function in a state status. The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the National Guard with dual federal and...
in 1892. Then in World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
and World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
it served as a rifle range for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. The range remained in operation until 1973, when it was transferred to the Illinois Department of Conservation. In 1950, the Illinois Dunes Preservation Society was established to maintain the natural qualities of the beach. With the help of the Illinois Department of Conservation the area south of Beach Road was established as the state's first natural preserve. The northern beach, between beach road and the Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
state border, were obtained between 1971 and 1982.
The south beach is now home of the Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center. The North Point Marina is at the north beach. This is Illinois' newest and largest marina. It is also the largest fresh water marina in the United States.
On May 9, 2000, the area encompassing Illinois Beach State Park and North Point Marina was officially designated as the Cullerton Complex in honor of William J. Cullerton, Sr., war hero, avid environmentalist and long-time friend of conservation.
Public safety
The Village of Beach park is policed by the Lake County Sheriff's Office. The Village has contracted with the Sheriff's Office to provide additional Deputy Sheriff personnel to patrol the Village during the day. These Deputies are able to call on the resources of multiple deputies, and the members of the Zion, Waukegan and Gurnee Police departments should an emergency require it. The Village has allowed the Deputies to use the Village Hall as a small sub-station, which limits the time Deputies are out of the area. Previously, the deputies had to return to Waukegan or Libertyville for paperwork issues.The Village of Beach Park is provided fire and EMS protection by the Newport Township Fire Protection District, the Winthrop Harbor Fire Protection District and the Beach Park Fire Protection Districts. The Beach Park Fire Protection District provides 90% of the Village with fire and EMS services. All three districts, with the addition of the Zion Fire-Rescue Department have signed agreements which provide immediate response by one or all four to major emergencies. This protection, provided 24 hours-a-day is one of the best in the State of Illinois.
In early 2006, the Beach Park Fire Protection District asked for and received voter support for a nominal tax increase. This increase made full-time Firefighter/Paramedics a reality. The department was also able to lower the Insurance Services Organization (ISO) rating to a 3. This is one of the lowest in the area and saves residents on homeowners and renter's insurance. The Beach Park Fire Department is taking positive steps by replacing older fire equipment. This will ensure that the residents receive good fire response by newer apparatus.
All departments which provide Fire and Emergency Medical Services are also part of the MABAS Mutual Aid program. This program, funded by member agencies, provides assistance from the local region all the way to national resources. This aid program should make residents and business owners feel secure.