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South Chicago Heights

Illinois · 4,026 residents · 1.581 sq mi
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South Chicago Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $102,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,026
+1%since 2000
from 3,970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,546 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
−5%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024South Chicago Heights
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,321
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,323
+6%since 2000
from $18,179 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,111
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(2,857)
Black6.9%(274)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(718)
Asian1%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.6%(2,087)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(1,270)
Black16.7%(671)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(1,900)
Asian1.6%(65)
Other3.1%(126)
Diversity Score81.2%(3,271)
Diversity Score
81
+55%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Chicago Heights, Illinois?

South Chicago Heights, Illinois has about 4,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Chicago Heights, Illinois earns about $45,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Chicago Heights, Illinois expensive?

In South Chicago Heights, Illinois, the median home is worth about $102,500, and the typical rent is about $1,111 a month.

How educated are people in South Chicago Heights, Illinois?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Chicago Heights, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Chicago Heights, Illinois?

About 18.7% of people in South Chicago Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Chicago Heights, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, South Chicago Heights, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 429 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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