Inverness, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Inverness is a village in Cook County
, Illinois
, United States
, near Chicago
. The population was 6,749 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 6.5 square miles (16.8 km²), of which, 6.3 square miles (16.4 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (2.32%) is water.
The western border of the village is defined by Barrington Rd. The eastern border by Roselle Rd. The northern border by Dundee Rd. The southern border by Algonquin Rd.
In 1926, Mr. Arthur T. McIntosh, one of Chicago's leading land developers, bought the Temple farm and house, which was originally built by Ralph Atkinson. It was the first of eleven parcels to be acquired by him. These lands, combined with the acquisition of the Cudahy Company Golf Course, comprised 1500 acres (6,070,290 m²) for development. With the area under McIntosh's control, it became known as Inverness
after the McIntosh clan home in Scotland
.
An important person during this early development was Way Thompson who preserved the natural beauty of the area by laying out the road system to take advantage of the rolling land and subdividing lots to conform to natural contours. A minimum lot size of 1 acres (4,046.9 m²) was established. Thompson also approved all house plans and where they were located on the lots. The first ten homes were even decorated by his wife, Barbara. The first new homes were occupied by 1939. These homes were mostly situated around the edge of the Inverness Golf Club and were designed to be affordable to young couples. They were priced from $9500 to $20,000. McIntosh built the first 20 homes. After that, the homes were custom built for individuals who purchased lots from McIntosh.
Construction in Inverness was halted during World War II. During the early post-war years, the McIntosh Company had complete control over the sale of lots as well as the resale of homes. Placement of homes was carefully controlled to protect the character of the community.
In 1962, Inverness was incorporated as a Village to be governed by a President and Board of Trustees. The first meeting of the Village board was July 5, 1962 and was held at the Field House, which was then at the western edge of the Village. In the spring of 1977 the Village Hall was relocated to a 100-year old farmhouse on Palatine Road. It was again relocated in 1985 to its present location at the Four Silos, which has become a famous landmark and gateway to the community.
During the 1970s and 80's, the Village continued to grow at a pace that exceeded earlier predictions. Homes became larger and styles were more varied. It was also during this period that the Village annexed large areas of existing homes in unincorporated Cook County, which laid the foundation for further annexations to the west, which continued to expand the village limits to what they are today. Williamsburg Village, the only business development in the Village, was started in 1981.
of 2000, there were 6,749 people, 2,312 households, and 2,041 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,068.3 people per square mile (412.3/km²). There were 2,361 housing units at an average density of 373.7 per square mile (144.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 91.97% White, 0.67% African American, 0.09% Native American, 6.24% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races
, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.
There were 2,312 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.4% were married couples
living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.7% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 37.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $141,672, and the median income for a family was $154,646. Males had a median income of greater than $100,000 versus $60,298 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $73,271, making Inverness one of the wealthiest suburbs in Chicago. About 1.2% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.
Inverness ranks 63rd on the list of highest-income places in the United States
, with nearby North Barrington
, South Barrington
, and Barrington Hills
also making the list.
. The village is also home to the Holy Family Catholic Academy. Established in 2002, the Academy is a Catholic school
, part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago
, that educates around 300 students in grades PK-8.
Cook County, Illinois
Cook County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois, with its county seat in Chicago. It is the second most populous county in the United States after Los Angeles County. The county has 5,194,675 residents, which is 40.5 percent of all Illinois residents. Cook County's population is larger than...
, Illinois
Illinois
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, United States
United States
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, near Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
. The population was 6,749 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Inverness is located at 42°6′47"N 88°5′54"W (42.113275, -88.098433).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 6.5 square miles (16.8 km²), of which, 6.3 square miles (16.4 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (2.32%) is water.
The western border of the village is defined by Barrington Rd. The eastern border by Roselle Rd. The northern border by Dundee Rd. The southern border by Algonquin Rd.
History
The Inverness area was first settled in 1836 by George Ela and became known as Deer Grove. After surveying the township area, in 1840 the US Government offered land in the area for $1.25 per acre. By 1854, rail service was established to Deer Grove and in 1859 the line was incorporated into the Chicago and Northwestern Railway system. The Inverness area was now easily accessible to Chicago. The frontier had been opened.In 1926, Mr. Arthur T. McIntosh, one of Chicago's leading land developers, bought the Temple farm and house, which was originally built by Ralph Atkinson. It was the first of eleven parcels to be acquired by him. These lands, combined with the acquisition of the Cudahy Company Golf Course, comprised 1500 acres (6,070,290 m²) for development. With the area under McIntosh's control, it became known as Inverness
Inverness
Inverness is a city in the Scottish Highlands. It is the administrative centre for the Highland council area, and is regarded as the capital of the Highlands of Scotland...
after the McIntosh clan home in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
.
An important person during this early development was Way Thompson who preserved the natural beauty of the area by laying out the road system to take advantage of the rolling land and subdividing lots to conform to natural contours. A minimum lot size of 1 acres (4,046.9 m²) was established. Thompson also approved all house plans and where they were located on the lots. The first ten homes were even decorated by his wife, Barbara. The first new homes were occupied by 1939. These homes were mostly situated around the edge of the Inverness Golf Club and were designed to be affordable to young couples. They were priced from $9500 to $20,000. McIntosh built the first 20 homes. After that, the homes were custom built for individuals who purchased lots from McIntosh.
Construction in Inverness was halted during World War II. During the early post-war years, the McIntosh Company had complete control over the sale of lots as well as the resale of homes. Placement of homes was carefully controlled to protect the character of the community.
In 1962, Inverness was incorporated as a Village to be governed by a President and Board of Trustees. The first meeting of the Village board was July 5, 1962 and was held at the Field House, which was then at the western edge of the Village. In the spring of 1977 the Village Hall was relocated to a 100-year old farmhouse on Palatine Road. It was again relocated in 1985 to its present location at the Four Silos, which has become a famous landmark and gateway to the community.
During the 1970s and 80's, the Village continued to grow at a pace that exceeded earlier predictions. Homes became larger and styles were more varied. It was also during this period that the Village annexed large areas of existing homes in unincorporated Cook County, which laid the foundation for further annexations to the west, which continued to expand the village limits to what they are today. Williamsburg Village, the only business development in the Village, was started in 1981.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,749 people, 2,312 households, and 2,041 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 1,068.3 people per square mile (412.3/km²). There were 2,361 housing units at an average density of 373.7 per square mile (144.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 91.97% White, 0.67% African American, 0.09% Native American, 6.24% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.
There were 2,312 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.4% 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, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.7% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 37.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $141,672, and the median income for a family was $154,646. Males had a median income of greater than $100,000 versus $60,298 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 $73,271, making Inverness one of the wealthiest suburbs in Chicago. About 1.2% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.
Inverness ranks 63rd on the list of highest-income places in the United States
Highest-income places in the United States
-100 highest-income places with at least 1,000 households:This is a list of the 100 richest places in the United States with at least 1,000 households. This is the most common list used for referring to the richest communities in the country, as it eliminates any places with insignificant populations...
, with nearby North Barrington
North Barrington, Illinois
North Barrington is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,918 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Neighborhoods:There are a few neighborhoods in...
, South Barrington
South Barrington, Illinois
South Barrington is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States south of Barrington, Illinois. The population was 3,760 at the 2000 census. South Barrington is a wealthy suburb of Chicago and home to the famous megachurch Willow Creek Community Church. The village is known throughout the area...
, and Barrington Hills
Barrington Hills, Illinois
Barrington Hills is a village located about northwest of Chicago in the U.S. state of Illinois. It straddles approximately over four counties, Cook, Kane, Lake, and McHenry. The population was 4,209 at the 2010 census...
also making the list.
Education
Public schools are managed by either Barrington Elementary and High School District 220 or Palatine Elementary School District 15 and Township High School District 211Township High School District 211
Township High School District 211 is a school district located in Cook County, Illinois, the largest high school district in Illinois. District 211 serves most of the Palatine and Schaumburg townships, including significant portions of the city of Rolling Meadows and the villages of Hoffman...
. The village is also home to the Holy Family Catholic Academy. Established in 2002, the Academy is a Catholic school
Catholic school
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, part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago
The Archdiocese of Chicago was established as a diocese in 1843 and as an Archdiocese in 1880. It serves more than 2.3 million Catholics in Cook and Lake counties in Northeastern Illinois, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese is divided into six vicariates and 31 deaneries...
, that educates around 300 students in grades PK-8.