Lisle is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 21,182 at the 2000 census, and estimated to be 23,376 as of 2005. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor.
In July 2007, Lisle was ranked #20 in Money magazine's list of "100 Best Places to Live."
In July 2009, Lisle was ranked #17 in Money magazine's list of "Best Places for the Rich and Single".
History
Lisle was permanently settled in 1832 by James and Luther Hatch, after the Blackhawk War. The two brothers settled land near what is now Ogden Avenue and began a small farming community. This early beginning makes Lisle Township the oldest settlement in DuPage County.
A number of firsts for Lisle came in the 1830s with the First Congregational Church of DuPage in 1833, the first post office (managed by John Thompson) in 1834, and the first schoolhouse in 1837.
The railroad came to Lisle in 1864 with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. A fire destroyed the railroad depot, but it was rebuilt in 1874 by the Railroad.
On the 4th of July 2006, Lisle celebrated its 50th birthday by hosting the state's biggest fireworks display.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 21,182 people, 8,663 households, and 5,241 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,323.7 people per square mile (1,283.9/km²). There were 8,997 housing units at an average density of 1,411.7/sq mi (545.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 83.38% White, 3.47% African American, 0.19% Native American, 9.79% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.68% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.49% of the population.
There were 8,663 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the village the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the village was $71,570, and the median income for a family was $89,264. Males had a median income of $56,151 versus $37,104 for females. The per capita income for the village was $35,693. About 1.7% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Lisle's school district is Lisle Community Unit School District 202; a portion of Lisle lies in Naperville's District 203.
Middle schools:
- Lisle Junior High (serving District 202)
- St. Joan of Arc (Grades PreK-8)
High schools:
- Lisle Senior High (serving District 202)
- Benet Academy
University:
- Benedictine University, formerly known as Illinois Benedictine College
Geography
Lisle is located at 41°47′31″N 88°5′16″W / 41.79194°N 88.08778°W / 41.79194; -88.08778 (41.791829, -88.087842).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.4 square miles (16.6 km²), of which 6.4 square miles (16.5 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km²) (0.78%) is water.
- Village of Lisle Geographic Information System (GIS)
Points of Interest
- The Eyes to the Skies Festival calls Lisle home, and is one of the state's most popular 4th of July festivals.
- It is home to the Morton Arboretum.
- The Four Lakes Ski Hill is a popular attraction for skiers and snowboarders in the area.
- Created by the the Chicago Bulls and White Sox, the Bulls/Sox Training Academy runs year-round training programs in baseball, fastpitch softball and basketball for youths.
References
- ^ "Census 2000: Detailed 60-Page Demographic Profiles for All Counties, Townships, & Municipalities in Northeastern Illinois". Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning . http://www.nipc.org/forecasting/SF3_Profile_Place/ . Retrieved 2008-08-01 .
- ^ a b Rosato, Donna (July 2007). "Best Places to Live: Top 100 - Lisle, Ill. (20)". Best Places to Live . Money magazine . http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/moneymag/0707/gallery.BPTL_top_100.moneymag/20.html . Retrieved July 17 2007 .
- ^ Fletcher, Stephanie (July 2009). "Best Places for the Rich and Single: #17 - Lisle, IL.". Best places for the Rich and Single . " Money" magazine . http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/moneymag/0906/gallery.bplive_richsingles.moneymag/17.html . Retrieved July 282009 .
- ^ Lisle Township History
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau . http://factfinder.census.gov . Retrieved 2008-01-31 .
- ^ a b c d "Schools". Village of Lisle website . http://www.vil.lisle.il.us/home/index.asp?page=142 . Retrieved 2008-01-26 .
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03 . http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html . Retrieved 2008-01-31 .
- ^ "A sight of Lisle like no other" . http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=263242 . Retrieved 2009-09-17 .
- ^ "Milestones at White Sox, Bulls summer camps" . http://www.dailyherald.com/story/print/?id=214093 . ...
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