About SKOKIE, IL
The Village of Skokie is a northern suburb of Chicago and covers approximately 10.1 square miles of land. The Village's breadth is estimated at 3.53 miles, and its length is 4.17 miles. Skokie shares borders with the City of Evanston to the east; the Villages of Glenview and Wilmette to the north; the Villages of Morton Grove and Niles to the west and the Village of Lincolnwood and the City of Chicago to the south.
The 2006 Census estimate of Skokie's population was 66,659, with about 6,289 people per square mile. In 2000, there were 23,829 housing units with an average household size of 2.68 people; 75% of all housing stock is owner occupied, 25% of it comprised of rental units, and our vacancy rate was only 2%.
Skokie’s population grew so rapidly that at one point Skokie was established as "The World's Largest Village." A real estate boom ensued until the Great Depression. It a testament to the great strength of area residents that new churches were established, that civic organizations started that still exist today and that the education system grew even in the face of tough economic times. The same strength was evident after World War II when Skokie's single-family home development flourished as the population doubled between 1940 and 1950.
It is from these roots that Skokie has grown and prospered. Skokie's population approximately 63,679 people continues to embrace the past and enjoy their vibrant community of today while still envisioning a dynamic future for the community.
Learn more about this city.
City of Skokie, IL official site
City of Skokie, IL Chamber of Commerce
City of Skokie, IL newspaper
County of Skokie, IL official site
State of Illinois official site