Justice, Illinois

Justice, Illinois
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Motto(s):  Peaceful, pretty, and proud
Location of Justice in Cook County, Illinois.
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Coordinates: 41°44′47″N87°50′4″W / 41.74639°N 87.83444°W / 41.74639; -87.83444
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Cook
Area [1]
• Total	2.88 sq mi (7.47 km2)
• Land	2.84 sq mi (7.35 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	12,600
• Density	4,436.62/sq mi (1,713.15/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	60458 [2]
Area code	708
FIPS code	17-38830
Wikimedia Commons	Justice, Illinois
Website	www.villageofjustice.org

Justice is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, established in 1911. ^[3] Per the 2020 census, the population was 12,600. ^[4]

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Justice has a total area of 2.89 square miles (7.49 km²), of which 2.84 square miles (7.36 km²) (or 98.44%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km²) (or 1.56%) is water. ^[5]

A major road running through the town is Archer Avenue (Illinois Route 171); in addition, Justice lies close to Interstate 55 (also called the Stevenson Expressway, after Adlai Stevenson) and Interstate 294 just east of La Grange Road (U.S. Route 45).

Demographics

As of the 2020 census ^[6] there were 12,600 people, 4,644 households, and 3,119 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,367.42 inhabitants per square mile (1,686.27/km²). There were 5,160 housing units at an average density of 1,788.56 per square mile (690.57/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 62.45% White, 20.35% African American, 0.71% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 5.69% from other races, and 8.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.48% of the population.

There were 4,644 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.56% were married couples living together, 17.01% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.84% were non-families. 29.59% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.61% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 2.73.

The village's age distribution consisted of 23.0% under the age of 18, 13.9% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $57,523, and the median income for a family was $64,258. Males had a median income of $40,647 versus $30,441 for females. The per capita income for the village was $27,526. About 16.1% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.6% of those under age 18 and 20.2% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	183		—
1930	377		106.0%
1940	499		32.4%
1950	854		71.1%
1960	2,803		228.2%
1970	9,473		238.0%
1980	10,552		11.4%
1990	11,137		5.5%
2000	12,193		9.5%
2010	12,926		6.0%
2020	12,600		−2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] 2010 [8] 2020 [9]

Justice village, 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 [8]	Pop 2020 [9]	% 2000	% 2010	% 2020
White alone (NH)	8,127	8,038	7,442	66.65%	62.18%	59.06%
Black or African American alone (NH)	2,420	2,863	2,516	19.85%	22.15%	19.97%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	12	15	18	0.10%	0.12%	0.14%
Asian alone (NH)	207	222	224	1.70%	1.72%	1.78%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)	2	1	0	0.02%	0.01%	0.00%
Other race alone (NH)	22	11	29	0.18%	0.09%	0.23%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)	475	181	294	3.90%	1.40%	2.33%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	928	1,595	2,077	7.61%	12.34%	16.48%
Total	12,193	12,926	12,600	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%

Government

The Village President is Krzysztof (Kris) Wasowicz. The Village Clerk is David R. Kroll. Village Trustees are Jeffrey Allen, Gabriel Lopez, Melanie Kuban, Frances Mills, John Obrochta, and Stanislaw Ogorek.

Justice is in Illinois's 3rd congressional district.

Education

Elementary and middle school students from Justice attend schools in Indian Springs School District 109. High school students go on to Argo Community High School District 217 in neighboring Summit.

Transportation

Pace provides bus service on multiple routes connecting Justice to destinations across the Southland. ^[11]

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
2. "Justice IL ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
3. Village of Justice, IL. "About Us". Archived from the original on May 31, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
4. "Justice village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved April 15, 2022.
5. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
6. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
7. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
8. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Justice village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau .
9. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Justice village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau .
10. "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Justice village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau .
11. "RTA System Map" (PDF). Retrieved January 31, 2024.

External links

• Village of Justice official website