Norridge, Illinois | |
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| Motto: The Community of "Compassion, Care, Hope" | |
 Location of Norridge in Cook County, Illinois | |
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| Coordinates:41°57′54″N87°49′26″W / 41.96500°N 87.82389°W /41.96500; -87.82389 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Township | Norwood Park,Leyden |
| Government | |
| • President | Daniel Tannhauser |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 15,251 |
| • Density | 8,436.6/sq mi (3,257.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 60706 |
| Area codes | 708/464 |
| Website | www |
Norridge is a village inNorwood Park Township,Cook County, Illinois, United States. The village and its neighbor to the east,Harwood Heights, together form anenclave within the city ofChicago. Norridge is sometimes referred to as the "Island Within a City". The area that would eventually become Norridge was settled by farmers in 1830. The first names of what would become Norridge were "Goat Village", due to a local resident'sgoat farm, and "Swamp" due to a lack of streets and the area's swamp-like conditions. Norridge's early borders were Ozanam Ave, Olcott Avenue, Irving Park Road, and Montrose Avenue. In 1948, a local improvement association incorporated Norridge as a village, stymieing an effort by Chicago to annex the area.
The name "Norridge" was suggested by resident Mrs. Link. "Nor" comes fromNorwood Park Township, and "Ridge" comes from the nearby suburb ofPark Ridge.[2] Norridge is sometimes referred to as the "Island Within a City".[3]
Farmers first established settlements in the area in the 1830s.Located in Norwood Park Township, the first names of what would become Norridge were "Goat Village", due to a local resident'sgoat farm, and "Swamp" due to a lack of streets and the area's swamp-like conditions.[4] Norridge began as an 80-acre (320,000 m2) subdivision that ran from Ozanam Avenue in the west to Olcott Avenue in the east and from Irving Park Road in the south to Montrose Avenue in the north. In 1948, a local improvement association incorporated Norridge as a village, stymieing an effort by Chicago to annex the area.[5]The 1950s was a decade of growth and development, encouraged by the paving of sidewalks, streets, and curbs, and the installation of storm and sanitary sewers. In 1954 Norridge annexed land north from Montrose to Lawrence.[5]
Norridge borders theCook County Forest Preserves and was home to several horse stables, including Happy Days Stables at Montrose and Cumberland. Most of the stables were gone by the late 1970s.[citation needed]
Norridge is located at41°57′54″N87°49′26″W / 41.96500°N 87.82389°W /41.96500; -87.82389 (41.965030, -87.823859).[6]According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Norridge has a total area of 1.81 square miles (4.69 km2), all land.[7]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1950 | 3,428 | — | |
| 1960 | 14,087 | 310.9% | |
| 1970 | 17,113 | 21.5% | |
| 1980 | 16,483 | −3.7% | |
| 1990 | 14,459 | −12.3% | |
| 2000 | 14,582 | 0.9% | |
| 2010 | 14,572 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 15,251 | 4.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[9] | Pop 2010[10] | Pop 2020[11] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 13,492 | 12,745 | 12,234 | 92.53% | 87.46% | 80.22% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 13 | 63 | 60 | 0.09% | 0.43% | 0.39% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 396 | 574 | 910 | 2.72% | 3.94% | 5.97% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 10 | 14 | 41 | 0.07% | 0.10% | 0.27% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 109 | 94 | 207 | 0.75% | 0.65% | 1.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 553 | 1,073 | 1,790 | 3.79% | 7.36% | 11.74% |
| Total | 14,582 | 14,572 | 15,251 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
The population was 15,251 at the 2020 census.[12] The population density was 8,435.29 inhabitants per square mile (3,256.88/km2). There were 5,956 housing units at an average density of 3,294.25 per square mile (1,271.92/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 82.94%White, 0.43%African American, 0.38%Native American, 6.08%Asian, 0.07%Pacific Islander, 4.36% fromother races, and 5.74% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino residents of any race were 11.74% of the population.
The village's age distribution consisted of 18.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $78,300, and the median income for a family was $93,170. Males had a median income of $58,365 versus $39,837 for females. Theper capita income for the village was $36,959. About 1.9% of families and 3.9% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
As of the 2023 elections, the current elected officials of the Village of Norridge are: The current President of Norridge is Daniel Tannhauser.[13]
Public elementary school districts serving Norridge include:[14][15]
Public high school districts include:[15]
Eisenhower Public Library District servesHarwood Heights and Norridge.
Bus service in the village is provided by bothPace andCTA.[21]
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