Streamwood, Illinois

Welcome to Streamwood, a charming village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. With a population of 39,577 as per the 2020 census, Streamwood is a northwest suburb of Chicago and is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Streamwood is one of the three communities that make up the so-called Tri Village area, along with Bartlett and Hanover Park. Streamwood was first incorporated as a village on February 9, 1957.

Retail and Commerce:
A major retail sector has developed in recent years at the intersection of Illinois Route 59 and Illinois Route 19 called Sutton Park, which includes the Sutton Park Shopping Center. Sutton Park is a great place to shop, dine and spend time with family and friends.

Geography:
Streamwood is located at 42°1′14″N 88°10′24″W (42.020627, -88.173409). According to the 2010 census, Streamwood has a total area of 7.854 square miles (20.34 km2), of which 7.82 square miles (20.25 km2) (or 99.57%) is land and 0.034 square miles (0.09 km2) (or 0.43%) is water. The village is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and is a great place to enjoy nature.

Demographics:
As of the 2020 census, there were 39,577 people, 13,170 households, and 9,839 families residing in the village. The population density was 5,053.24 inhabitants per square mile (1,951.07/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 46.61% White, 5.93% African American, 1.70% Native American, 16.03% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 16.31% from other races, and 13.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.77% of the population. The village has a diverse population and is a great place to experience different cultures.

Schools:
The village is primarily served by a unified school district, Elgin Area School District U46, the second largest school district in Illinois. U-46 provides educational services to nearly 40,000 students in an area of approximately 90 square miles (230 km2) in Cook, DuPage, and Kane Counties. The village is also served by and falls entirely within the boundaries of the Elgin Community College District. Streamwood is a great place to receive quality education.

Parks and Libraries:
The village is primarily served by the Poplar Creek Library District and the Streamwood Park District. Residents who live east of Barrington Road are served by the Schaumburg Township District Library and the Schaumburg Park District. Residents who live west of Rt. 59 are served by the Gail Borden Public Library District in Elgin. Streamwood Park District offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages.

Places of Worship:
Streamwood is home to a diverse variety of places of worship across various religious denominations, including but not limited to Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Immanuel United Church of Christ, Grace Bible Church, Grace Lutheran Church, Mercy Community Church, New Hope Community, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, The Church in Streamwood, Truelight Lutheran Church, Christ Community Church, Baitul Ilm, Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Temple, Midwest Chicago Madhav Kendra, and Awana – Headquarters of the international evangelical Christian nonprofit organization in child and youth discipleship. Streamwood is a great place to experience different religions and cultures.

Streamwood Stride:
The Streamwood Stride is an endurance race held in Streamwood on the second weekend of June. The 2010 Streamwood Stride was its 12th race and included the 5k run/walk, the 10k run, kiddie races of 50m and 100m, the double derby (which is Streamwood Stride teamed up with Bartlett Blossom Run), and the 1-mile (1.6 km) fun run. The Streamwood Stride is a great event for fitness enthusiasts and families alike.

References:
For more information about Streamwood, please visit the Village of Streamwood official website and Streamwood Chamber of Commerce.

In conclusion, Streamwood is a great place to live, work, and visit. With its diverse population, quality education, beautiful landscapes, and recreational activities, Streamwood has something to offer for everyone. Come and experience the charm of Streamwood for yourself!