Leaf River, Illinois
Leaf River: Township of Ogle County, Illinois, US
About
Leaf River is a township located in the county of Ogle in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 443 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 403 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Leaf River
| Population : | 403 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Ogle County |
| Postal code : | 61047 |
| Area : | 35.75 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,723 feet / 830 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:23:42 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Leaf River is located at 42°7'32"N 89°24'13"W (42.1255800, -89.4037200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Leaf River decreased by 9.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 443 | - | census |
| 2011 | 438 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 434 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 430 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 425 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 422 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 416 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 413 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 410 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 406 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 403 | -0.74% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 531,576 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 497,172 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 542,107 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 494,665 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 60.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 13.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 49.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 26.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 18,889 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 20.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.7% |
Leaf River zip code is 61047.
County name: Ogle, County
fips: 17141
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $242,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,584 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $474 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,005 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 168,625 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.06 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 841,297 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,486,734 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,367,746 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 5,960,155 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,782 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,432 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,564 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 35,334 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 17,898 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 13,763 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 19,484 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 14,375 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,595 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30,889 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,418.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 111.96 |
Schools in Leaf River
College & universities near Leaf River, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145521 | Highland Community College | Freeport (IL) | 61032-9341 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Leaf River, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
Post offices near Leaf River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf River Post Office | Leaf River (IL) | 61047 |
Other cities in Ogle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ogle County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flagg | 12,745 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rochelle | 8,975 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Byron | 3,650 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Oregon | 3,449 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Mount Morris | 2,776 | Village in Illinois |
| Davis Junction | 2,344 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Polo | 2,158 | Town in Illinois, USA |
| Honey Creek | 1,437 | Township in Adams County, Illinois |
| Forreston | 1,338 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hillcrest | 1,216 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Stillman Valley | 1,043 | Valley in Texas, United States of America |
| White Rock | 684 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Grand Detour | 652 | Census-designated place in Illinois, USA |
| Creston | 642 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Maryland | 500 | Township of Illinois |
| Monroe Center | 429 | City in United States of America |
