State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,806.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.79%
Growth Since 2010
-4.68%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Chicago Heights, Illinois Population 2021
28,860
Chicago Heights is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 28,860, it is the 68th largest city in Illinois and the 1341st largest city in the United States . Chicago Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -4.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,276 in 2010. Chicago Heights reached it's highest population of 40,900 in 1970. Spanning over 10 miles, Chicago Heights has a population density of 2,807 people per square mile.
The average household income in Chicago Heights is $63,167 with a poverty rate of 24.22%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $940 per month, and the median house value is $105,900. The median age in Chicago Heights is 33.8 years, 32.9 years for males, and 35 years for females.
Chicago Heights Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chicago Heights was:
- Black or African American: 39.11%
- White: 33.46%
- Other race: 23.92%
- Two or more races: 3.37%
- Asian: 0.14%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Chicago Heights, Illinois is 28,860 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 29,553.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 30,276.
Chicago Heights, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,677 | 39.11% |
| White | 9,989 | 33.46% |
| Some Other Race | 7,141 | 23.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1,006 | 3.37% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.14% |
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Chicago Heights Population by Race
Chicago Heights Population Pyramid $2021
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Chicago Heights Population by Age
Chicago Heights Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,939 | 2.93 | 62.2 |
| Married | 3,633 | 3.78 | 85 |
| Non Family | 3,231 | 1.14 | 53 |
| Female | 2,122 | 3.69 | 43.6 |
| Male | 953 | 4.05 | 48.3 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
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Chicago Heights Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,716 | 9.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,893 | 10.19% |
| High School Graduate | 5,706 | 30.72% |
| Some College | 5,054 | 27.21% |
| Associates Degree | 1,180 | 6.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,914 | 10.30% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,113 | 5.99% |
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Chicago Heights Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Chicago Heights Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,216 | 6,472 | 1,183 |
| Hispanic | 5,998 | 3,546 | 345 |
| White | 5,151 | 4,731 | 1,397 |
| Other Race | 3,751 | 2,078 | 162 |
| 2+ Races | 183 | 183 | 135 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 73.77%.
Chicago Heights Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,619
Average Earnings
$41,910
Average Male
$30,762
Average Female
Chicago Heights Earnings by Educational Attainment
Chicago Heights Language by Age
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Chicago Heights Language
66.82% of Chicago Heights residents speak only English, while 33.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.79% of the population.
Chicago Heights Language
Chicago Heights Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,520 | 3,552 | 30.83% |
| Hispanic | 11,504 | 2,520 | 21.91% |
| Other | 7,122 | 2,040 | 28.64% |
| White | 5,614 | 714 | 12.72% |
| Multiple | 1,001 | 253 | 25.27% |
| Asian | 43 | 20 | 46.51% |
24.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.37%
Male Poverty Rate
25.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chicago Heights
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chicago Heights is Asian, with 46.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chicago Heights is White, with 12.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.12%.
Chicago Heights Poverty
Chicago Heights Poverty Rate by Education
Chicago Heights Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Chicago Heights Married by Age and Sex
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Chicago Heights Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Chicago Heights Marital Status by Race
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Chicago Heights Marital Status
Chicago Heights Veterans by War
Chicago Heights Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 461 | 5.61% |
| Black | 217 | 2.57% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 0.80% |
| Other Race | 16 | 0.35% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2.76% |
Chicago Heights Veterans by Race
Chicago Heights Veterans by Education
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8.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
Chicago Heights Veterans by Education
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62.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
13.1%
Unemployment Rate
Chicago Heights Employment by Age
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Chicago Heights Employment by Race
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Chicago Heights Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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85.12%
Native Born
14.88%
Foreign Born
8.93%
Non Citizen
5.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.12% of Chicago Heights residents were born in the United States, with 73.11% having been born in Illinois. 8.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Chicago Heights Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,860 | -231 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 29,091 | -231 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 29,322 | -231 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 29,553 | -313 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 29,866 | -278 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 30,144 | -220 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 30,364 | -164 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 30,528 | -54 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 30,582 | 44 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 30,538 | 70 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 30,468 | 83 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 30,385 | -2,391 | -0.75% |
| 2000 | 32,776 | -296 | -0.09% |
| 1990 | 33,072 | -3,954 | -1.12% |
| 1980 | 37,026 | -3,874 | -0.99% |
| 1970 | 40,900 | 6,569 | 1.77% |
| 1960 | 34,331 | 9,780 | 3.41% |
| 1950 | 24,551 | 2,090 | 0.89% |
| 1940 | 22,461 | 140 | 0.06% |
| 1930 | 22,321 | 2,668 | 1.28% |
| 1920 | 19,653 | 5,128 | 3.07% |
| 1910 | 14,525 | 9,425 | 11.03% |
| 1900 | 5,100 | 0.00% |