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South Holland

Illinois · 22,030 residents · 7.236 sq mi
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South Holland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,644. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $178,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,030
−1%since 2000
from 22,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,044 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,061 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+5%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K21K22K22K22K1990201020202024South Holland
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,644
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,246 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,009
Unchangedsince 2000
from $24,977 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,459
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $637 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(9,664)
Black50.5%(11,195)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(836)
Asian0.9%(190)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.7%(14,999)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(4,023)
Black73.8%(16,263)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,274)
Asian0.6%(135)
Other0.7%(158)
Diversity Score51.1%(11,257)
Diversity Score
51
−25%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Holland, Illinois?

South Holland, Illinois has about 22,030 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Holland, Illinois earns about $60,644 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 $178,700, and the typical rent is about $1,459 a month.

How educated are people in South Holland, Illinois?

About 27.3% 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 9.2% of people in South Holland, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Holland, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, South Holland, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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