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Blue Island

Illinois · 22,558 residents · 4.071 sq mi
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Blue Island has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,859. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $126,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,558
−4%since 2000
from 23,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,541 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 5,763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+17%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K24K1990201020202024Blue Island
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,859
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,520 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,061
+43%since 2000
from $16,156 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
51.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−13%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(8,498)
Black23.9%(5,599)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(8,899)
Asian0.3%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.1%(19,261)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(3,442)
Black30.2%(6,817)
Hispanic / Latino52%(11,720)
Asian0.4%(86)
Other0.9%(195)
Diversity Score75.6%(17,059)
Diversity Score
76
−8%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Island, Illinois?

Blue Island, Illinois has about 22,558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Island, Illinois?

The typical household in Blue Island, Illinois earns about $51,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Island, Illinois expensive?

In Blue Island, Illinois, the median home is worth about $126,900, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Island, Illinois?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Island, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Island, Illinois?

About 18.3% of people in Blue Island, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Island, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Island, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,355 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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