CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chicago Heights

Illinois · 33,072 residents · 10.283 sq mi

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Chicago Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,551. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $61,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.7

US median: 33.0

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 14%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

33,072

+1%vs 2000

vs 32,776 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

3,216 / sq mi

+1%vs 2000

vs 3,187 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.7

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 30.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202427K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,551

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,958 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,047

−26%vs 2000

vs $14,963 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

20.1%

+2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$61,600

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $94,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$402

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $566 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

62.5%

−0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 62.8% in 2000

37.5% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−12%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic36.8%(12,062)

Black37.5%(12,305)

Hispanic / Latino23.8%(7,790)

Asian0.4%(138)

Other0%

Diversity Score82.1%(26,922)

1990

White, non-Hispanic54.9%(18,141)

Black35.1%(11,611)

Hispanic / Latino14.6%(4,818)

Asian0.4%(121)

Other9.7%(3,199)

Diversity Score81.7%(27,018)

Diversity Score

−1%vs 2000

vs 82 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.6%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

65.1%

−6.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.2%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.0 min

+9%vs 2000

vs 19.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chicago Heights, Illinois?

Chicago Heights, Illinois has about 33,072 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Chicago Heights, Illinois?

The typical household in Chicago Heights, Illinois earns about $27,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chicago Heights, Illinois expensive?

In Chicago Heights, Illinois, the median home is worth about $61,600, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Chicago Heights, Illinois?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chicago Heights, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chicago Heights, Illinois?

About 20.1% of people in Chicago Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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