Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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Glen Ellyn is a village located in DuPage County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 26,999.
The musician Laurie Anderson was born and raised in Glen Ellyn. In an interview, she referred to the dreariness and boredom of growing up in a midwestern suburb as the impetus for the development of her unique style of music.
Geography
Glen Ellyn is located at 41°52'16" North, 88°3'47" West (41.870979, -88.063011)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 17.2 km² (6.6 mi²). 17.1 km² (6.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.30% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 26,999 people, 10,207 households, and 7,195 families residing in the village. The population density is 1,574.7/km² (4,080.6/mi²). There are 10,515 housing units at an average density of 613.3/km² (1,589.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 89.50% White, 2.13% African American, 0.14% Native American, 4.74% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.83% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 4.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 10,207 households out of which 36.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% are married couples living together, 6.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% are non-families. 25.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.21.
In the village the population is spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $74,846, and the median income for a family is $95,332. Males have a median income of $68,630 versus $36,287 for females. The per capita income for the village is $39,783. 2.8% of the population and 1.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.4% of those under the age of 18 and 2.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Glen Ellyn official website (http://www.glen-ellyn.com)