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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Holland

Illinois · 22,147 residents · 7.236 sq mi
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South Holland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,246. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $133,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,147
Unchangedsince 1990
from 22,105 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,061 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,055 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,246
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,211 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,977
+44%since 1990
from $17,352 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $466 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
93.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 94.6% in 1990
6.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(18,993)
Black11.6%(2,563)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(509)
Asian1.7%(371)
Diversity Score35.1%(7,762)
2000
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(9,664)
Black50.5%(11,195)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(836)
Asian0.9%(190)
Diversity Score67.7%(14,999)
Diversity Score
68
+93%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+10%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 South Holland, Illinois?

South Holland, Illinois has about 22,147 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Holland, Illinois?

The typical household in South Holland, Illinois earns about $60,246 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Holland, Illinois expensive?

In South Holland, Illinois, the median home is worth about $133,500, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in South Holland, Illinois?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Holland, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Holland, Illinois?

About 4.6% of people in South Holland, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Holland, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, South Holland, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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