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Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Coordinates: 41°51′13″N 87°58′6″W / 41.85361°N 87.96833°W / 41.85361; -87.96833
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Not to be confused with Oak Brook, Illinois.

Oakbrook Terrace
City
The Oakbrook Terrace Tower
The Oakbrook Terrace Tower
Flag of Oakbrook Terrace
Flag
Official seal of Oakbrook Terrace
Seal
Coordinates: 41°51′13″N 87°58′6″W / 41.85361°N 87.96833°W / 41.85361; -87.96833
Country United States
StateIllinois
CountyDuPage
TownshipYork
Incorporated1959
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorPaul Esposito
Area
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 • Total1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2)
 • Land1.31 sq mi (3.38 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)  2.36%
Elevation
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709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,751
 • Density2,106.43/sq mi (813.55/km2)
Standard of living
 • Per capita income$44,345 (median: $59,148)
 • Home value$202,186 (median: $170,700 (2000))
ZIP code(s)
60181
Area code(s)630 and 331
Geocode54560
FIPS code17-54560
GNIS feature ID2395286[2]
Websitewww.oakbrookterrace.net

Oakbrook Terrace is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, and is a suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 2,751.[3] It is the smallest town in DuPage County, in terms of area and population.

History

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Oakbrook Terrace was originally named Utopia, a name suggested by a postmaster. The name Oakbrook Terrace was adopted in November 1959.[4]

Geography

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According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Oakbrook Terrace has a total area of 1.33 square miles (3.44 km2), of which 1.31 square miles (3.39 km2) (or 98.12%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) (or 1.88%) is water.[5]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19601,121—
19701,1260.4%
19802,285102.9%
19901,907−16.5%
20002,30020.6%
20102,134−7.2%
20202,75128.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2010[7] 2020[8]

Demographics

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As of the 2020 census[9] there were 2,751 people, 1,346 households, and 668 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,066.87 inhabitants per square mile (798.02/km2). There were 1,659 housing units at an average density of 1,246.43 per square mile (481.25/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 60.05% White, 9.09% African American, 0.62% Native American, 17.74% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.43% from other races, and 8.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.20% of the population.

There were 1,346 households, out of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.26% were married couples living together, 9.21% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.37% were non-families. 34.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 2.16.

The city's age distribution consisted of 14.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $61,563, and the median income for a family was $89,900. Males had a median income of $54,911 versus $50,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $37,713. About 7.8% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Oakbrook Terrace city, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[10] Pop 2010[7] Pop 2020[8] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,791 1,424 1,609 77.87% 66.73% 58.49%
Black or African American alone (NH) 90 165 246 3.91% 7.73% 8.94%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 4 0.00% 0.00% 0.15%
Asian alone (NH) 281 293 487 12.22% 13.73% 17.70%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 1 3 1 0.04% 0.14% 0.04%
Other race alone (NH) 2 2 16 0.09% 0.09% 0.58%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 40 23 80 1.74% 1.08% 2.91%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 95 224 308 4.13% 10.50% 11.20%
Total 2,300 2,134 2,751 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

Economy

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Points of interest

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Oakbrook Terrace Tower, an octagonal 31-story office building, was designed by Helmut Jahn and built in 1987. It is the tallest building in Illinois outside the city limits of Chicago and is currently owned by Edward Napleton president of the Ed Napleton Automotive Group.[11] The 418-foot (127 m) tower has 773,000 square feet (71,800 m2) of office space. The tower was long dogged by rumors and news reports that it was leaning or sinking.[12][13] It stands on the site of the former Dispensa's Kiddie Kingdom and Castle of Toys.

Drury Lane is a large theater and conference center adjacent to the Oakbrook Terrace Tower. It boasts a 2,000 seat banquet hall and a 971-seat theater. The facility can host: wedding receptions and banquets, corporate meetings and conferences, trade shows and conventions, live theater, and concerts. Located on the site is a Hilton Suites Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn.[14]

The headquarters of Redbox and the Joint Commission, which accredits US healthcare entities, are located in Oakbrook Terrace.

Transportation

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Pace provides bus service on Routes 301, 313 and 322 connecting Oakbrook Terrace to Chicago, Wheaton, and other destinations.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
  3. ^ "Oakbrook Terrace city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "Several Towns Named After Founders and Heroes". The Daily Herald. December 28, 1999. p. 220. Retrieved August 17, 2014 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  7. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Oakbrook Terrace city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Oakbrook Terrace city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  10. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Oakbrook Terrace city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "The Real Deal Real Estate News". The Real Deal Real Estate. March 10, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  12. ^ "Tower Tenants Aren't Swayed By Rumor Mill". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  13. ^ "Tower Not Leaning, Village Says". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  14. ^ "Drury Lane: On-Site Hotels". Drury Lane. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
  15. ^ "RTA System Map" (PDF). Retrieved January 30, 2024.
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