Homewood, Illinois

Homewood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, and a south suburb of Chicago. The population was 19,323 at the 2010 census.[5]

Homewood
Village
Village of Homewood
Homewood Village Hall
Location of Homewood in Cook County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 41°33′26″N 87°39′56″W
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Cook
Townships	Bremen, Rich, Thornton, Bloom
Founded	1893
Government
• Type	village
• Village President	Richard A. Hofeld
Area [1]
• Total	5.26 sq mi (13.63 km^2)
• Land	5.22 sq mi (13.51 km^2)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.12 km^2)
Elevation [2]	659 ft (201 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	19,323
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	18,703
• Density	3,585.70/sq mi (1,384.48/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)	60422, 60430
Area code(s)	708
FIPS code	17-35879
Wikimedia Commons	Homewood, Illinois
Website	www.homesweethomewood.com

Demographics (2018)[4]
White	Black	Asian
50.7%	42.1%	2.1%
Islander	Native	Other	Hispanic (any race)
0.0%	0.0%	2.5%	5.6%

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Homewood has a total area of 5.259 square miles (13.62 km²), of which 5.21 square miles (13.49 km²) (or 99.07%) is land and 0.049 square miles (0.13 km²) (or 0.93%) is water.[6] It lies on the Calumet Shoreline. The ancient shoreline can be seen clearly as the sand ridge along Ridge Road. A south suburban village, Homewood is 22 miles (35 km) due south of The Loop/downtown Chicago at 800 west and 18300 south on the Chicago grid system.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1900	352		—
1910	713		102.6%
1920	1,389		94.8%
1930	3,227		132.3%
1940	4,078		26.4%
1950	5,887		44.4%
1960	13,371		127.1%
1970	18,871		41.1%
1980	19,724		4.5%
1990	19,278		−2.3%
2000	19,543		1.4%
2010	19,323		−1.1%
Est. 2019	18,703	[3]	−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the 2010 census,[8] there were 19,323 people living in the village. The racial makeup of the village was 59.5% White, 34.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

As of the 2000 census,[9] there were 19,543 people, 7,552 households, and 5,256 families living in the village. The population density was 3,755.5 people per square mile (1,451.1/km²). There were 7,827 housing units at an average density of 1,504.1 per square mile (581.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 78.1% White, 17.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 7,552 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $57,213, and the median income for a family was $70,941. Males had a median income of $50,689 versus $35,978 for females. The per capita income for the village was $26,074. About 3.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Homewood has been the subject of an advertising campaign in Chicago that attempts to market the town based on its diversity and reasonably priced housing options.[10] In 2007, Forbes magazine rated Homewood as one of the three most "livable" suburbs in the Chicago Metropolitan Area.[11]

Government

Homewood is in Illinois' 2nd congressional district, currently represented by Rep. Robin Kelly.

Education

Children in grades K-8 attend schools under the jurisdiction of Homewood public school district 153, although some may attend Flossmoor School District 161 if they live west of Western Avenue and south of 183rd street. School District 153 has three schools: Winston Churchill Elementary, Willow Elementary, and James Hart Junior High School.[12] Children in grades K-2 attend Willow, then move on to Churchill for grades 3-5, then move on to finish grades 6-8 at James Hart. Homewood School District 153.

The majority of students in the area then go on to attend the local public high school, Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Homewood-Flossmoor High School is its own school district, school district 233. H-F is a three-time winner of the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Award for excellence. HF also owns WHFH 88.5, the highest powered high school radio station with 1,500 watts.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago operated a Catholic school, St. Joseph School. It closed in 2017. It had 64 students in 2017.[13]

Rail transportation

Amtrak provides rail service to Homewood. Amtrak Train 59, the southbound City of New Orleans, is scheduled to depart Homewood at 8:54 pm daily with service to Kankakee and points south through Tennessee and Mississippi to New Orleans. Amtrak Train 58, the northbound City of New Orleans, is scheduled to depart Homewood at 7:44 am daily with service to Chicago Union Station. Homewood is also served by Amtrak Train 390/391, the Saluki, daily in the morning, and Amtrak Train 392/393, the Illini, daily in the afternoon/evening. Both the Saluki and Illini operate between Chicago and Carbondale, Illinois. Metra also provides commuter rail service on the Metra Electric line between Millennium Station and University Park. Homewood is the American headquarters of Canadian National Railways including a large freight classification yard and major shop facilities.

Notable residents

• Sarah Bloom Raskin, 13th United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
• J Harlen Bretz, geologist, best known for his research that led to the acceptance of the Missoula Floods.[14]
• Brian Colin, video game designer (Rampage, Arch Rivals, General Chaos)[15]
• John Doody, member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He served as Mayor of Homewood prior to his tenure in the Illinois House.[16]
• Peter Doran, geologist specializing in Antarctic climate and ecosystems. He is a native of Homewood.[17]
• Manny Hoffman, member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He served as Mayor of Homewood prior to his tenure in the Illinois House.[18]
• George Nolfi, scriptwriter and producer (Ocean's Twelve, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Adjustment Bureau)[19]
• Susan D. Page, 1st United States Ambassador to South Sudan. She was raised in Homewood.[20]
• Eugene Parker, solar astrophysicist who developed the theory of the supersonic solar wind. He lived in Homewood while a professor at the University of Chicago.[21]
• Quintin E. Primo III, co-founder of Capri Capital Partners, LLC
• Steve Sarowitz, founder of Paylocity Corporation. He was born and raised in Homewood.[22]
• Juice Wrld, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He was raised in Homewood after his family moved there in 1999.[23]

See also

Homewood Memorial Gardens

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
2. "USGS detail on Newtown". Retrieved October 21, 2007.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2018 Demographic Profile Data: Homewood village, Illinois". U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
5. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Homewood village, Illinois". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
6. "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-08-03.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
10. Hurley, Amanda Kolson (April 9, 2018). "The Suburb Wooing Millennials With Avocados, Kombucha, and Cheap Houses". CityLab.com. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
11. "Most Livable Metro-Area Suburbs". Forbes. October 11, 2007.
12. "Homewood School District 153 - Willow School - Churchill School - Millennium School - James Hart School". www.hsd153.org.
13. Kennedy, Mike (2017-01-12). "2 Catholic schools in Chicago's south suburbs will close". American School & University. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
14. Cassandra Tate (November 29, 2007), Bretz, J Harlen (1882-1981), Geologist, HistoryLink
15. Funk, David P. (October 30, 2017). "Homewood designer's Rampage game hits Hollywood". Homewood-Floosmore Chronicle. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
16. Scobell, Beverley (October 1, 1995). "Homewood mayor appointed to fill vacant House seat". Illinois Issues. Springfield, Illinois: Sangamon State University. p. 40. ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
17. Koppes, Steve (November 28, 2011). "Science pubs create lively intellectual exchange". Photo by Jason Smith. University of Chicago. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
18. Brune, Tom; Halperin, Jennifer (October 1, 1996). "Patronage Lite: Governor Edgar's Shadow Government". Illinois Issues. Illustrations by Keith Whaley. Springfield, Illinois: Sangamon State University. pp. 12–21. ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
19. Caro, Mark (March 29, 2011). "Hold the phone — that fake number works". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
20. Thomas, Marilyn (April 30, 2017). "Alumna tells H-F High students 'be creative' in setting future endeavors". Homewood-Floosmore Chronicle. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
21. Thomas, Marilyn (May 20, 2018). "H-F High uses arts to recognize outstanding astrophysicist's achievements". Homewood-Floosmore Chronicle. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
22. Bertagnoli, Lisa (April 26, 2019). "The city's newest billionaire doesn't plan to die one". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
23. "Juice Wrld's music is confusing but popular". Gulf-Times. July 30, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

External links

• Village of Homewood official website
• Think Homewood