Cook County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,108,284 inhabitants. The county was created 194 years ago in 1831. Its county seat is Chicago.
There are 6 city/town in Cook County, IL. The largest city of Cook County is Evanston with a population of 72,683. Other cities include, Elk Grove population 31,831, Elk Grove Village population 31,831, Elmwood Park population 23,805, Evergreen Park population 18,905
Cook County, Illinois is home to over 5 million residents and contains 130 municipalities. Most notably, it contains the city of Chicago, the third largest city in the United States. Chicago dominates the county with its towering skyscrapers, world-class museums, distinct neighborhoods, and culinary scene.
Just north of Chicago sit smaller cities like Evanston, home to Northwestern University, and Wilmette. Going further north are affluent suburban communities like Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Winnetka.
To the west of Chicago is Oak Park, famous for being the hometown of author Ernest Hemingway and architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The western suburbs also include towns like Cicero, Berwyn, Forest Park, and Elmwood Park.
Southwest lies the city of Cicero, known for its Czech and Italian roots. Further south, suburban towns like Evergreen Park, Hometown, and Oak Lawn retain a blue-collar vibe.
The southern suburbs are home to cities like Calumet City, Lansing, and University Park which border Indiana.
In the south, Blue Island and Calumet Park sit along the Calumet River. And along the shores of Lake Michigan in northern Cook County, you'll find Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth and Winnetka.
With its mix of distinct and diverse communities, Cook County provides something for everyone, from bustling city life to quaint suburban charm. Though Chicago garners much of the attention, the county's other municipalities each contribute unique local flavor.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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East Hazel Crest | Village in United States of America | 1,479 |
Elk Grove | Township in Cook County, Illinois | 31,831 |
Elk Grove Village | City in Illinois, United States of America | 31,831 |
Elmwood Park | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | 23,805 |
Evanston | A city in Cook County, Illinois. | 72,683 |
Evergreen Park | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | 18,905 |