Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

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History

J. H. Van Vlissingen originally intended on developing the area in 1883, however nothing came of it. In 1899 the Winthrop Harbor and Dock Company purchased over 2,000 acres just south of the state line of Wisconsin.

In 1871 a post office was built on IL 137 named Spring Bluff. Not only did this spur an increase in population in the area, but it would inspire the name of the Spring Bluff Forest Preserve. Of which the state began purchasing land for in 1963.[2]

Winthrop Harbor was incorporated as a village in 1901.[3]

Despite the intention of the settlement to be an industrial district, the village remained mainly residential until 1989 when the North Point Marina was constructed.[4] Until the modern day the marina is considered the pride and soul of village.

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Winthrop Harbor has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". (or 96.58%) is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (or 3.42%) is water.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".As of the 2020 census[9] there were 6,705 people, 2,602 households, and 2,014 families residing in the village. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 2,749 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the village was 75.26% White, 5.31% African American, 0.95% Native American, 2.33% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 5.49% from other races, and 10.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.51% of the population.

There were 2,602 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.45% were married couples living together, 10.84% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.60% were non-families. 19.79% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.88% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 2.56.

The village's age distribution consisted of 16.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 35.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $82,500, and the median income for a family was $98,990. Males had a median income of $57,650 versus $42,417 for females. The per capita income for the village was $39,723. About 1.6% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Winthrop Harbor village, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[10] Pop 2010[7] Pop 2020[8] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 6,088 5,813 4,824 91.27% 86.22% 71.95%
Black or African American alone (NH) 37 96 349 0.55% 1.42% 5.21%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 25 21 19 0.37% 0.31% 0.28%
Asian alone (NH) 124 150 155 1.86% 2.22% 2.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 1 1 2 0.01% 0.01% 0.03%
Other race alone (NH) 16 5 43 0.24% 0.07% 0.64%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 76 141 340 1.14% 2.09% 5.07%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 303 515 973 4.54% 7.64% 14.51%
Total 6,670 6,742 6,705 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

Transportation

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Rail

Winthrop Harbor is served by Metra's Union Pacific North Line, at Winthrop Harbor station.

Public services

The village of Winthrop Harbor has a full-time police department and a part-time fire department.

Police department

The Winthrop Harbor Police Department's full-time officers are supplemented by part-time officers in both Patrol and Specialist positions. The department offers the following bureaus: Patrol, Detectives, Sex Crimes, Communications, CyberCrime, Records, and Evidence/Property. The current Chief is Anthony Velardi.

Fire department

The Winthrop Harbor Fire Department, founded in 1949, has grown from a small volunteer force to a 24-hour-a-day operation. Currently, part-time employees work overlapping shifts providing a crew 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. These 'on-duty' crews are supplemented with off-duty personnel who respond from home. They work with two engines, a 75-foot ladder truck, two advanced life support ambulances, one brush unit, a rescue boat and a staff and command car. Through automatic aid agreements with the surrounding area, the Village receives optimal emergency service. The current Fire Chief is Rocco Campanella.

Education

Most of Winthrop Harbor is in Winthrop Harbor School District 1 while a portion is in Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3. All of Winthrop Harbor is in the Zion-Benton Township High School District 126.[11]

Pollution concerns

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References

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