Park Ridge, Illinois | |
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 Location of Park Ridge in Cook County, Illinois | |
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| Coordinates:42°0′43″N87°50′30″W / 42.01194°N 87.84167°W /42.01194; -87.84167 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Township | Maine,Leyden,Norwood Park |
| Incorporated | 1873 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Marty Maloney |
| • Budget | $76,960,156 (fiscal year: 2022)[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.14 sq mi (18.48 km2) |
| • Land | 7.09 sq mi (18.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.046 sq mi (0.12 km2) 0.56% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 39,656 |
| • Density | 5,595.2/sq mi (2,160.32/km2) |
| Down 0.8% from 2000 | |
| Demonym | Park Ridgian |
| ZIP code(s) | 60068 |
| Area code(s) | 847, 224 |
| FIPS code | 17-57875 |
| Website | parkridge.us |
Park Ridge is a city inCook County, Illinois, United States, and a suburb ofChicago. Per the2020 census, the population was 39,656.[3] It is located 15 miles (24 km) north of downtown Chicago. It is close toO'Hare International Airport, major expressways, and rail transportation. It is a part of theChicago metropolitan area, bordering three official neighborhoods on Chicago'sFar Northwest Side (Edison Park,Norwood Park, andO'Hare.)
The soil is abundant with clay deposits, which made it abrick-making center for the developing city of Chicago. Park Ridge was originally called Pennyville to honor George Penny, the businessman who owned the local brickyard along with Robert Meacham. Later it was named Brickton.[4] TheDes Plaines River divides Park Ridge from neighboringDes Plaines, which is west of Park Ridge. Chicago is south and east of Park Ridge, andNiles andunincorporated Maine Township are to its north.[5]
The area of Park Ridge was inhabited by thePotawatomie until they were removed in 1833. The area was a convenient portage between the Des Plaines and Chicago rivers for the French explorers and in the early 1830s, the first settlers arrived from New England and New York. In 1854 George Penny established a brickworks in the area. Due to the brickwork and the abundance of clay, Park Ridge was nicknamed "Brickton" by locals. In 1910 Park Ridge had a population of 2,009. In 1930 the population was 10,417. In 1950 the population was 16,602. In 1960 the population was 32,625, with 99.9% of the population white. There were five African-Americans and 31 people classed other than black or white. By 1970, the population had risen to 42,466.[6] In 2016,Hillary Rodham Clinton, a graduate of the first class of Park Ridge'sMaine South High School (1965) and formerFirst Lady, was the Democratic candidate for President of the United States.[7]
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Park Ridge has a total area of 7.14 square miles (18.49 km2), of which 7.09 square miles (18.36 km2) (or 99.34%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.66%) is water.[8]
Park Ridge falls under theUSDA 5b PlantHardiness zone.[9]
| Climate data for Park Ridge, Illinois | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 67.0 (19.4) | 75.0 (23.9) | 88.0 (31.1) | 91.0 (32.8) | 98.0 (36.7) | 104.0 (40.0) | 105.0 (40.6) | 102.0 (38.9) | 101.0 (38.3) | 94.0 (34.4) | 81.0 (27.2) | 71.0 (21.7) | 105.0 (40.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 30 (−1) | 35 (2) | 46 (8) | 58 (14) | 70 (21) | 79 (26) | 84 (29) | 81 (27) | 74 (23) | 62 (17) | 47 (8) | 34 (1) | 58 (15) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14 (−10) | 19 (−7) | 29 (−2) | 38 (3) | 47 (8) | 63 (17) | 62 (17) | 54 (12) | 42 (6) | 42 (6) | 32 (0) | 20 (−7) | 39 (4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −27.0 (−32.8) | −21.0 (−29.4) | −12.0 (−24.4) | 7.0 (−13.9) | 27.0 (−2.8) | 35.0 (1.7) | 45.0 (7.2) | 42.0 (5.6) | 29.0 (−1.7) | 14.0 (−10.0) | −2.0 (−18.9) | −25.0 (−31.7) | −27.0 (−32.8) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 1.73 (44) | 1.87 (47) | 2.50 (64) | 3.38 (86) | 3.68 (93) | 3.45 (88) | 3.7 (94) | 4.9 (120) | 3.21 (82) | 3.15 (80) | 3.15 (80) | 2.25 (57) | 33.82 (859) |
| Source: <Park Ridge, Illinois Weather= >weather.com."Park Ridge, Illinois Weather".Park Ridge, Illinois Weather Data. Open Publishing. RetrievedFebruary 24, 2014. | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1880 | 457 | — | |
| 1890 | 987 | 116.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,340 | 35.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,009 | 49.9% | |
| 1920 | 3,383 | 68.4% | |
| 1930 | 10,417 | 207.9% | |
| 1940 | 12,063 | 15.8% | |
| 1950 | 16,602 | 37.6% | |
| 1960 | 32,659 | 96.7% | |
| 1970 | 42,614 | 30.5% | |
| 1980 | 38,704 | −9.2% | |
| 1990 | 36,175 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 37,775 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 37,480 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 39,656 | 5.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2010[11] 2020[12] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[13] | Pop 2010[11] | Pop 2020[12] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 35,307 | 33,744 | 33,444 | 93.47% | 90.03% | 84.34% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 85 | 168 | 204 | 0.23% | 0.45% | 0.51% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 20 | 19 | 16 | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 996 | 1,373 | 1,913 | 2.64% | 3.66% | 4.82% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 27 | 36 | 128 | 0.07% | 0.10% | 0.32% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 211 | 362 | 1,093 | 0.56% | 0.97% | 2.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,113 | 1,774 | 2,855 | 2.95% | 4.73% | 7.20% |
| Total | 37,775 | 37,480 | 39,656 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2020 census[14] there were 39,656 people, 14,384 households, and 10,323 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,557.95 inhabitants per square mile (2,145.94/km2). There were 15,366 housing units at an average density of 2,153.61 per square mile (831.51/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.10%White, 4.87%Asian, 0.53%African American, 0.16%Native American, 0.01%Pacific Islander, 1.82% fromother races, and 6.51% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 7.20% of the population.
There were 14,384 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.61% were married couples living together, 9.94% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.23% were non-families. 25.27% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.29% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 2.56.
The city's age distribution consisted of 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $113,809, and the median income for a family was $145,995. Males had a median income of $82,222 versus $51,371 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $58,978. About 2.4% of families and 3.9% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
According to Park Ridge's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[15] the top employers in the city were:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | 3,693[16] |
| 2 | Maine Township High School District 207 | 975 |
| 3 | Park Ridge Park District | 813 |
| 4 | Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 | 700 |
| 5 | City of Park Ridge | 350 |
| 6 | Presence Resurrection Health Care | 332 |
| 7 | FM Global | 300 |
| 8 | Mariano's Fresh Market | 276 |
| 9 | Advocate Medical Group | 250 |
| 10 | Park Ridge Community Bank | 225 |
Park Ridge's most recognizable landmark is thePickwick Theatre, anArt Deco building dating back to 1928. It is a movie theater and a venue for plays and concerts. In 1975, the theater was named to the National Register of Historic Places. Although smaller theaters have been added to the rear of the building, the main auditorium theater remains intact in its original large five-aisle state. The main auditorium can seat up to 800 people. In the 1980s, the Pickwick's facade was one of many used as the backdrop for the opening credits ofGene Siskel andRoger Ebert'sAt the Movies. Until 2017, it also had a restaurant of the same name next door.[18]
The city is home to thePark Ridge Public Library.
City of Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission's Historic Landmarks and 100 Year-Old Homes
Park Ridge is served by thePark Ridge-Niles School District 64, which has its headquarters in the Raymond E. Hendee Educational Service Center in Park Ridge.[19] Area middle schools includeLincoln Middle School and Emerson Middle School inNiles. At one point there were nine public K–6 elementary schools: Oakton, Madison, Edison, Merrill, Carpenter, Field, Franklin, Roosevelt, and Washington. Only the latter five remain today, and all are in Park Ridge. Jefferson School is also part of the district and houses the special needs preschool for children ages 3 and 4.[20]K-5 after-school programs are hosted by the Park Ridge Park District.
St. Paul of the Cross and Mary Seat of Wisdom are the two Catholic elementary schools.[21] St. Andrews is a Lutheran elementary school.
The town is served byMaine Township High School District 207, which includesMaine South High School, andMaine East High School. Students who live in northern Park Ridge have the option of attending either Maine East or Maine South.Maine West High School is located to the west inDes Plaines.Maine North High School was a school in unincorporated Maine Township and part of Maine Township High School District 207. It closed in 1981 as the student population of Maine Township shrank.
District 207 shares student-run radio and television stations operating with the call lettersWMTH-FM (WMaineTownshipHigh). ActorHarrison Ford, known for his roles in theIndiana Jones,Star Wars, andBlade Runner movies, went to Maine East, and has been credited as being the radio station's first sports announcer. Since 2007, WMTH Radio can be heard live on any of the district high school homepage.
The town is a part of theOakton Community College district.
ThePark Ridge station andDee Road station provideMetra commuter rail service along theUnion Pacific Northwest Line. Trains travel southeast toOgilvie Transportation Center in Chicago, and northwest to eitherHarvard station orMcHenry station.
Pace provides bus service on multiple routes connecting Park Ridge to destinations across the region. Additionally,CTA operates the Route 68 bus to Chicago.[22]
Park Ridge is the hometown ofHillary Rodham Clinton. When she visited Park Ridge on the occasion of her 50th birthday in 1997, the city renamed the southeast corner of the intersection of Elm and Wisner streets, next to her childhood home, "Rodham Corner". Clinton graduated fromMaine Township High School South, a new school built to accommodate the population of baby boomers coming through at the time.[23]
Park Ridge is also the hometown of movie starsCarrie Snodgress,Karen Black,Suzanne Snyder andHarrison Ford. All four attendedMaine Township High School East.Sean Giambrone also grew up in Park Ridge. He is most notable for his role inThe Goldbergs as Adam. He went to Lincoln Middle School and Maine South High School.
The first U.S. citizen to be canonized,Mother Frances Cabrini, attended St. Paul of the Cross Church and owned a farm at the north edge of Park Ridge.[24]
ActorHarrison Ford, known for his roles in theIndiana Jones,Star Wars, andBlade Runner movies, went to Maine East, and has been credited as being the radio station's first sports announcer.
James Pankow, a trombone player, songwriter, composer, and brass instrument player, best known as a founding member of the rock bandChicago.
ArtistGrant Wood once lived[25] and owned a shop in Park Ridge.[26]
Park Ridge has one sister city, which was formed in 1998:[34][35]
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