Streamwood, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Streamwood is a village of Cook County
, Illinois
, United States
. The population was 39,497 at the 2006 census. It is a suburb of Chicago
.
Streamwood, along with Bartlett
and Hanover Park
, is one of the three communities that make up the so called "Tri Village" area. Streamwood was first incorporated as a village on February 9, 1957.
and Illinois Route 19
called Sutton Park. In addition to the Sutton Park Shopping Center
, stores and businesses in the area include:
A Red Light Video enforcement Camera has been installed on 6/2/09 at I-59 and Irving Park. Several signs have been posted warning drivers of its presence.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²), of which, 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.41%) is water.
of 2006, there were 39,497 people, 12,095 households, and 9,409 families residing in the village. The population density
was 4,989.0 people per square mile (1,925.6/km²). There were 12,371 housing units at an average density of 1,695.3 per square mile (654.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 78.53% White, 2.84% African American, 0.29% Native American, 8.64% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 7.06% from other races
, and 2.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.64% of the population.
There were 12,095 households out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples
living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.41.
In the village the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 37.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $70,076, and the median income for a family was $76,771. Males had a median income of $43,699 versus $32,826 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $23,961. About 2.3% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
, Elgin Area School District U46
, the second largest school district in Illinois. U-46 provides educational services to nearly 40,000 students in area of approximately 90 square miles (233.1 km²) in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. A small subdivision east of Barrington Road is served by School District 54
(Kindergarten
through Junior High
) and Township
District 211 (High school
.) The village is also served by and falls entirely within the boundaries of the Elgin Community College
District.
In addition to public schools, the village is also one of the locations of Northwest Academy, a private therapeutic day-school serving special education students from school districts within a 50 miles (80.5 km) radius.
and the Streamwood Park District. Residents east of Barrington Road are served by the Schaumburg Township
District Library and the Schaumburg Park District. Residents who live west of Rt. 59 are served by the Gail Borden Public Library District
in Elgin
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
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
United States
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. The population was 39,497 at the 2006 census. It is a suburb of 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...
.
Streamwood, along with Bartlett
Bartlett, Illinois
Bartlett is a village located in both Cook County and DuPage County, Illinois. A small parcel on the western border is in Kane County. The population was 36,706 at the 2000 census. A 2002 recount gave the village a population of 37,304. In 2007 another recount gives the village a population of 41,500...
and Hanover Park
Hanover Park, Illinois
Hanover Park is a village in Cook and DuPage counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The population was 38,278 at the 2000 census...
, is one of the three communities that make up the so called "Tri Village" area. Streamwood was first incorporated as a village on February 9, 1957.
Retail and Commerce
A major retail sector has developed in recent years at the intersection of Illinois Route 59Illinois Route 59
Illinois Route 59 is a north–south state highway in northeastern Illinois. It runs south from Illinois Route 83 in Antioch to Interstate Highway 55 in Shorewood, spanning the north–south width of Chicago's western suburbs...
and Illinois Route 19
Illinois Route 19
Illinois Route 19 is a major east–west arterial road in northeastern Illinois, United States. It runs from Illinois Route 25 in Elgin, to Lake Shore Drive on the north side of Chicago. Illinois 19 is long...
called Sutton Park. In addition to the Sutton Park Shopping Center
Sutton Park Shopping Center
Sutton Park Shopping Center is a Power Shopping Center located in Streamwood, IL. Uncommon among many power shopping areas, Sutton Park is not located near any major malls...
, stores and businesses in the area include:
- Super Target, Pier 1 ImportsPier 1 ImportsPier 1 Imports Inc. is a Fort Worth, Texas based retailer specializing in imported home furnishings and decor, particularly furniture, table-top items, decorative accessories and seasonal decor. The chain operates over 1,000 stores under the name Pier 1 Imports in the United States, Canada, Mexico...
, Marshall's, Justice-Just For GirlsTween Brands, Inc.Tween Brands, Inc. , formerly known as Too, Inc., operated Justice branded stores. Justice sells apparel, underwear, sleepwear, swimwear, lifestyle and personal care products aimed at girls age 9-14 at a value price. Justice operates at mainly non-mall locations such as power centers and lifestyle...
, Famous FootwearFamous FootwearFamous Footwear is a nationwide chain of retail stores in the United States dealing in branded footwear, generally at prices discounted from manufacturer's suggested prices. Established in 1960 as a single store, "Famous" is regarded as both a forerunner and champion of the trend towards the...
, Yankee Candle, Wendy'sWendy'sWendy's is an international fast food chain restaurant founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The company decided to move its headquarters to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006. It has been owned by Triarc since 2008...
, Chili'sChili'sChili's Grill & Bar is a restaurant chain founded by Larry Lavine. The chain has more than 1400 casual dining restaurants, mostly located in the United States and Canada...
, Panera BreadPanera BreadPanera Bread is a chain of bakery–café quick casual restaurants in the United States and Canada that sells breads, sandwiches, soups, salads, and other bakery items. Its headquarters are in Sunset Hills, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.-Corporate history:In 1993, Au Bon Pain Co...
, Chase Bank, US Cellular, CVS Pharmacy, Nancy's PizzaNancy's PizzaChicago Franchise Systems, Inc. operates italian-based Chicago-style restaurants in Illinois area which specialize in Chicago-style cuisine They have operated since 1990, when they took over the popular Nancy's Pizza chain of pizzerias. Nancy's itself was started in 1971 by Nancy and Rocco...
, T Mobile, Bank of AmericaBank of AmericaBank of America Corporation, an American multinational banking and financial services corporation, is the second largest bank holding company in the United States by assets, and the fourth largest bank in the U.S. by market capitalization. The bank is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina...
, Steak 'n Shake, Pearle Vision, Starbucks Coffee, Hair CutteryHair CutteryHair Cuttery is a United States-based unisex hair salon, founded by Dennis and Anne Ratner in 1974.The first salon opened in West Springfield, Virginia, and the enterprise has since expanded to become the largest privately-held salon chain in the United States, with locations up and down the East...
, UPS Store, Subway Sandwiches, GameStopGameStopGameStop Corporation is an American video game and entertainment software retailer. The company, whose headquarters is in Grapevine, Texas, United States, operates 6,500 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New...
, Jimmy John'sJimmy John'sJimmy John's is a franchised sandwich restaurant founded by Jimmy John Liautaud in 1983 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. The franchise has over 1000 locations in 39 states and has opened approximately 200 units per year for the last three years...
, Taco BellTaco BellTaco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., which serves American-adapted Mexican food. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "Value Menu" items...
, Arby'sArby'sArby's is a fast food restaurant chain in the United States and Canada. Roark Capital Group owns 81.5% of the company, with Wendy's Company owning the other 18.5%. It is primarily known for selling roast beef sandwiches and curly fries. The Arby's menu also includes chicken sandwiches, appetizers,...
, 5/3 Bank, and Great Clips.
A Red Light Video enforcement Camera has been installed on 6/2/09 at I-59 and Irving Park. Several signs have been posted warning drivers of its presence.
Park District
The village has an award winning park district, with numerous recreation centers and parks. The newer subdivisions and neighborhoods tend to have more parks, but the village has done well with overall distribution. Park Place is a major recreation center, with an indoor waterpark, fitness center, daycare, gymnasium, running track, and meeting rooms. Rahlf's Woods, Dolphin Park, and Hoosier Grove are the villages premier baseball/softball parks, hosting numerous sporting events. Hoosier Grove is also home to many soccer fields, the Streamwood Heritage Museum, "The Barn" banquet center, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and a large playground. The new Sunnyhill Park opened in 2007 in the center of the new and upper-income neighborhoods on the far west side of the village. The park includes a skatepark, a frisbee course, three gazebos, two playgrounds, tennis courts, an interactive water/splash pad, and numerous sitting areas. Walking paths weave throughout the area.Geography
Streamwood is located at 42°1′14"N 88°10′24"W (42.020627, -88.173409).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 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²), of which, 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.41%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2006, there were 39,497 people, 12,095 households, and 9,409 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 4,989.0 people per square mile (1,925.6/km²). There were 12,371 housing units at an average density of 1,695.3 per square mile (654.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 78.53% White, 2.84% African American, 0.29% Native American, 8.64% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 7.06% 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 2.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.64% of the population.
There were 12,095 households out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% 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, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.41.
In the village the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 37.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $70,076, and the median income for a family was $76,771. Males had a median income of $43,699 versus $32,826 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 $23,961. About 2.3% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
The village is primarily served by a unified school districtUnified school district
A unified school district or unit school district is a school district which includes both primary school and high school under the same district control....
, Elgin Area School District U46
Elgin Area School District U46
Elgin Area School District U46, often referred to as "U-46", is a unit school district headquartered in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. Covering , the district serves portions of eleven communities in the northwest suburbs of Chicago in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. School District U-46 serves over...
, the second largest school district in Illinois. U-46 provides educational services to nearly 40,000 students in area of approximately 90 square miles (233.1 km²) in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. A small subdivision east of Barrington Road is served by School District 54
Community Consolidated School District 54
Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54 operates 21 elementary schools, five junior high schools and one combined K-8 school based in Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, USA, a suburb of Chicago. It serves Schaumburg and portions of Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, Elk Grove Village and...
(Kindergarten
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
through Junior High
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
) and Township
Township (United States)
A township in the United States is a small geographic area. Townships range in size from 6 to 54 square miles , with being the norm.The term is used in three ways....
District 211 (High school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
.) The village is also served by and falls entirely within the boundaries of the Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College is a U.S. post-secondary educational institution which awards Associate of Arts degrees. It was founded in 1949 as part of Elgin Area School District U46. Community College District #509 was formed 17 years later in 1966, a year after Illinois legislators created the...
District.
- District U-46 web site
- Township District 211 web site
- District 54 website
- Elgin Community College District 509 web site (known commonly as ECC)
In addition to public schools, the village is also one of the locations of Northwest Academy, a private therapeutic day-school serving special education students from school districts within a 50 miles (80.5 km) radius.
Parks and Libraries
The village is primarily served by the Poplar Creek Library DistrictPoplar Creek Public Library District
Poplar Creek Public Library District is a public library in Illinois, United States which serves residents of Streamwood, Hanover Park, Elgin, Schaumburg, and Bartlett. Created by a 1966 referendum in Streamwood, it currently has one main Streamwood facility and one Hanover Park branch...
and the Streamwood Park District. Residents east of Barrington Road are served by the Schaumburg Township
Township (United States)
A township in the United States is a small geographic area. Townships range in size from 6 to 54 square miles , with being the norm.The term is used in three ways....
District Library and the Schaumburg Park District. Residents who live west of Rt. 59 are served by the Gail Borden Public Library District
Gail Borden Public Library District
Gail Borden Public Library is a public library district located in Elgin, Illinois, USA. District boundaries include the cities of Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett, Streamwood, and Hoffman Estates...
in Elgin
Elgin, Illinois
Elgin is a city in northern Illinois located roughly northwest of Chicago on the Fox River. Most of Elgin lies within Kane County, Illinois, with a portion in Cook County, Illinois...
- Poplar Creek Public Library web site
- Schaumburg Township District Library web site
- Streamwood Park District web site
- Schaumburg Park District web site
- Gail Borden Library web site
Churches
Streamwood is home to nine Christian churches:- Faith Missionary Baptist Church
- Immanuel United Church of Christ
- Grace Bible Church
- Grace Lutheran Church
- Mercy Community Church
- New Hope Community
- St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
- The Church in Streamwood
- Truelight Lutheran Church