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The City of Countryside is located in Cook County, Illinois, northwest of Interstate 55 (Stevenson Expressway) and Interstate 294 (Tri-State Tollway) in the Chicago Metropolitan Region. Located just 15 miles from the Chicago Loop, the City of Countryside offers its residents and visitors access to Chicago while maintaining its older suburban charm. With a population of 5,991 (2000 census) Countryside is a close-knit community with many citizens being second and third generation residents of the City.

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City of Countryside 2000 Census - Demographics

Number Percent
Total Population 5,991
Gender
Male 2,836 47.3%
Female 3,155 52.7%
Age
Under 5 Years 323 5.4%
5-9 Years 309 5.2%
10-14 Years 343 5.7%
15-19 Years 348 5.8%
20-24 Years 321 5.4%
25-34 Years 754 12.6%
35-44 Years 970 16.2%
45-54 Years 958 16.0%
55-59 Years 412 6.9%
60-64 Years 310 5.2%
65-74 Years 508 8.4%
75-84 Years 354 5.9%
85 Years and Over 86 1.4%
Median Age 41.2
One Race
White 5,529 92.3%
Black or African American 129 2.2%
American Indian/Alaskan 6 0.1%
Asian 93 1.6%
Other Race 131 2.2%
Two or more race 103 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino and Race
Hispanic or Latino 410 6.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,581 93.2%
Relationships
Spouse and/or Child 5,493 91.6%
Other Relatives 267 4.5%
Nonrelatives 219 3.7%
Group Quarters 12 0.2%
Households
Total Households 2,661
Family Households 1,604 60.3%
Nonfamily Households 1,057 39.7%
Average Household Size 2.25
Average Family Size 2.93
Housing Occupancy
Total Occupied Housing Units 2,661
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 1,905 71.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 756 28.4%
Employment Status
In Labor Force 3,402 68.0%
Not in Labor Force 1,600 32.0%
Unemployment Rate 2.6%
Occupation
Management/Professional 1,140 34.8%
Service 380 11.6%
Sales/Office 1,002 30.6%
Construction/Maintenance 319 9.7%
Production/Transportation 432 13.2%
1999 Income
Per Capita Income $25,449
Median Household Income $45,469
Median Family Income $64,535
Units in Structure
Total Housing Units 2,838
1-Unit, Detached 1,250 44.0%
20 or More Units 623 22.0%
Remaining Units 965 34.0%
Year Structure Built
1990-March 2000 239 8.4%
1980-1989 346 12.2%
1970-1979 956 33.7%
1960-1969 491 17.3%
1940-1959 748 26.4%
Pre-1939 58 2.0%
Structure Value
$0-$99,999 45 3.8%
$100,000-$199,999 539 45.2%
$200,000-$299,999 401 33.7%
$300,000-$499,999 187 15.7%
$500,000-$999,999 12 1.0%
$1,000,000+ 6 0.5%
Median Value $201,600
Gross Rent
$0-$499 54 7.2%
$500-$749 399 52.9%
$750-$999 189 25.1%
$1,000-$1,499 112 14.9%
$1,500+ 0 0.0%
Median Rent $718.00
Countryside Area Demographics
2001 Estimate 1 Mile 3 Mile 5 Mile
Total Population 6,864 84,018 256,202
Total Households 2,910 31,752 97,287
Ave. Household Income $73,710 $99,914 $94,414
Med. Household Income $65,114 $70,673 $79,747

 

 

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The City of Countryside, Illinois
5550 East Avenue
Countryside, Illinois  60525
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