Bridgeview, Illinois
| Bridgeview, Illinois | |
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| Village | |
| Village of Bridgeview | |
 Location in Cook County and the state of Illinois. |
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.svg) Location of Illinois in the United States |
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| Coordinates: 41°45′N 87°48′W / 41.750°N 87.800°WCoordinates: 41°45′N 87°48′W / 41.750°N 87.800°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Township | Worth |
| Incorporated | 1947 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Trustee |
| • Mayor | Steven M. Landek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.15 sq mi (18.5 km2) |
| • Land | 7.15 sq mi (18.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2) 0% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 16,446 |
| • Density | 3,962.9/sq mi (1,530.1/km2) |
| Up 7.2% from 2000 | |
| Standard of living (2007-11) | |
| • Per capita income | $21,437 |
| • Median home value | $197,000 |
| ZIP code(s) | 60455 |
| Area code(s) | 708 |
| Geocode | 17-08225 |
| Website | www |
Bridgeview is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is located approximately 13 miles (21 km) southwest of the Chicago Loop. As of the 2010 census, the village population was 16,446. Bridgeview is home to the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer.
Bridgeview is located at 41.7424,-87.8068.
According to the 2010 census, Bridgeview has a total area of 4.15 square miles (10.75 km2), all land.
The village has a roughly rectangular shape; its borders running north and south stagger between 8200 West and 6800 West, but can generally be defined as between Roberts Road and Harlem Avenue. The southern border of the town is 103rd Street between 76th Avenue and Harlem. The northern border is staggered between 6700 South on the west side of the rail tracks and 6900 South on the east side of the rail tracks.
Bridgeview borders the following communities: Bedford Park, Nottingham Park (unincorporated Cook County, often considered part of Chicago due to its 60638 ZIP code), Burbank, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Palos Hills, Hickory Hills and Justice.
Bridgeview is 16 miles (26 km) southwest of the Chicago Loop.
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,335 people, 5,631 households, and 3,812 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,716.5 people per square mile (1,433.6/km²). There were 5,825 housing units at an average density of 1,411.7 per square mile (544.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 87.42% White, 0.82% African American, 0.30% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 3.97% from other races, and 5.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.42% of the population, including 7.7% of Mexican descent.
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