Chicago Heights, Illinois Population 2022
Chicago Heights is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Chicago Heights has a 2020 population of 28,629. Chicago Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.80% annually and its population has decreased by -5.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,385 in 2010.
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 Heightswas:
- 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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Chicago Heights Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Chicago Heights Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$35,619
Average Earnings
$41,910
Average Male
$30,762
Average Female
Chicago Heights Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,520 | 3,552 | 30.83% |
| Hispanic | 11,504 | 2,520 | 21.91% |
| Other | 2,040 | NaN% | |
| 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 Hispanic, with 21.91% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Chicago Heights Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
8.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
13.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.11%
Born in Chicago Heights
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28,629 | -231 | -0.80% |
| 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% |