NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

Winthrop Harbor is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,670 at the 2000 census. Winthrop Harbor's main claim to fame is North Point Marina. With moorage over 1,500 boats, it is the largest marina on the Great Lakes. Nearly one million visitors take advantage of the marina, its associated beaches and other recreational facilities every summer. Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area Ranked 25th - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 kmÂ²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 390 miles (629 km) - % water 4. ... North Point Marina is an Illinois state park on in Lake County, Illinois, United States. ... A small marina at Brixham, Devon, England. ... The Great Lakes from space The Great Lakes are a group of five large lakes in North America on or near the Canada-United States border. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 6,670 people, 2,370 households, and 1,884 families residing in the village. The population density was 597.5/km² (1,548.0/mi²). There were 2,435 housing units at an average density of 218.1/km² (565.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 93.79% White, 0.57% African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.90% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.51% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.54% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 2,370 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.17. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...

In the village the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $72,795, and the median income for a family was $79,442. Males had a median income of $44,795 versus $32,392 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,256. About 1.9% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Another story is that Winthrop Harbor is one of very few fire departments in the U.S. to have all of it's equipment painted white. White has been determined to be confusing to drivers when an emergency vehicle approaches as it appears as an ordinary vehicle. Many drivers associate fire vehicles as being red in color. The department has never owned nor operated vehicles other than white in color and has no plans to change.

Public Services

The Village of Winthrop Harbor has a full-time police department and a part-time fire department.

Police Department

The Winthrop Harbor Police Department's full-time officers are supplemented by part-time, sworn officers who provide the same level of protection. The department has grown from a small town police department to a complete department. The Winthrop Harbor Police department offers the following bureaus: Detectives, Sex Crimes Division, Communications, Bike Patrol, Helicopter Operations (Airborne Law Enforcement Division) and Evidence. The Airporne Law Enforcement Division, although it utilizes the name of the Village and uses the Village for communications, costs the Village no tax-payer dollars. The current Chief is Joel Brumlik.

Fire Department

The Winthrop Harbor Fire Department, founded in 1949, has grown from a small volunteer force to a 24-hour a day operation. Currently, part-time employees work overlapping shifts providing a crew 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. These 'on-duty' crews are supplemented with off-duty personnel who respond from home. They work with three engines, two ambulances one brush unit and a staff car. Through automatic aid agreements with the surrounding area, the Village receives optimal emergency service. In fact, the initial response to a house fire, including Winthrop Harbor's units, is 5 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 ambulance and three to four chiefs. This exceeds the requirements of the federal government. The Winthrop Harbor Fire Department received USFA/FEMA grants three years in a row. These grants allowed the department to purchase Airpaks, communications equipment and protective gear. In 2006, during a power struggle, Mayor Joe Leech forced the retirement of Chief Michael Stried. Neil Wollert, a native of Winthrop Harbor, was installed as Chief. This progressive department continues to grow under the leadership of Chief Wollert and his staff.

External links

Coordinates: 42°28′56.6″N, 87°49′22.5″W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

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Public Services

Police Department

Fire Department

External links

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