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Evergreen Park, IL

Evergreen Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, the population was 19,943.

Evergreen Park is located at 41°43′12″N 87°42′9″W (41.719933, −87.702499). The suburb is surrounded by the city of Chicago on three of its sides, while Oak Lawn and Hometown border it on the west. Chicago's Ashburn community is to its north, Beverly is to its east, and Beverly and Mount Greenwood are to its south. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Evergreen Park has a total area of 3.16 square miles (8.18 km²), all land. U.S. Route 12 and U.S. Route 20 bisect Evergreen Park as 95th Street.

As early as 1828, a German farming family had settled in the area of what is now Evergreen Park. In the succeeding decades, other German immigrants arrived. Kedzie Avenue and 95th Street crisscrossed the farmland and provided access to markets.

The first railroad (now the Grand Trunk Railroad) came through the area in 1873. In 1875, the community built its first school just west of 95th and Kedzie. The school and the stores that began to cluster around this intersection defined the community's main business area. Nearby, a real-estate developer, with a vision of the Arc de Triomphe area of Paris, laid out a star-shaped park with eight streets radiating from it. The evergreen trees planted in the park inspired the village's name. The location and layout of the park were intended to be the center of town, but 95th St and Kedzie Ave. later proved a more accurate midpoint. After the death of Mayor Henry Klein shortly after the village's 75th anniversary, the park was renamed Klein Park in his honor.[

In 1888 St. Mary's Cemetery opened, and mourners traveled by train from Chicago. Restaurants and taverns were created to provide meals for cemetery visitors. Within five years, the village had become a recreation center that attracted hundreds of Chicagoans to its picnic groves, beer gardens, and dance halls. The first of the village's 13 churches was established in 1893.

As of the 2020 census, there were 19,943 people, 7,161 households, and 4,964 families residing in the village. The population density was 6,305.09 inhabitants per square mile (2,434.41/km²). There were 7,585 housing units at an average density of 2,398.04 per square mile (925.89/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 57.84% White, 24.49% African American, 0.41% Native American, 1.19% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 7.87% from other races, and 8.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.10% of the population.

Health and wellness are priorities in Evergreen Park, with the city offering a range of healthcare services and recreational opportunities. Advocate Christ Medical Center, a renowned hospital located in neighboring Oak Lawn, serves as a major healthcare provider for residents of Evergreen Park. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Evergreen Park Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness and Core Fitness and Physical Therapy. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Evergreen Park, such as the Major Taylor Trail and Yukich Fields. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Evergreen Park, IL are Haunted Trails, Burbank Water Park, and Shedd Aquarium.

Population: 19,943 (2020). ZIP Code: 60805. Area code: 708. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Area: 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km²).

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Is Evergreen Park, IL a good place to live?

Evergreen Park is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Evergreen Park offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Evergreen Park there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Evergreen Park and residents tend to be liberal. 

What is Evergreen Park, IL famous for?

Evergreen Park is a residential suburb located astride 95th Street (U.S. Route 12 and U.S. Route 20) adjacent to the attractive Beverly Hills section of Chicago and seventeen miles southwest of the loop. The village encompasses an area of approximately four square miles and is bordered by the City of Chicago on the north, south, and east, and by the Village of Oak Lawn on the west. Evergreen Park is known as the village of churches as evidenced by the thirteen established religious congregations serving the community.

What are the demographics of Evergreen Park, IL?

Evergreen Park, IL is home to a population of 19.7k people, of which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 9.29% of Evergreen Park, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.83k people). In 2022, there were 2.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11k people) in Evergreen Park, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.47k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.31k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Evergreen Park

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Evergreen Park Parks and Recreation Department

Planet Fitness 

Core Fitness and Physical Therapy

Major Taylor Trail 

Yukich Fields

Haunted Trails

Burbank Water Park

Shedd Aquarium

Niche

Data USA

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