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South Chicago Heights

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.581
State:
Illinois

South Chicago Heights is a village located in Cook County, Illinois. South Chicago Heights has a 2026 population of 3,830. South Chicago Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -4.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,000 in 2020.

The median household income in South Chicago Heights is $58,691 with a poverty rate of 30.55%. The median age in South Chicago Heights is 41.1 years: 46.3 years for males, and 36.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.5 males.

3.8K
Total Population
2,423
Density (mi²)
-28 -0.73%
Growth

South Chicago Heights Population

South Chicago Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,830-28-0.73%
20253,858-29-0.75%
20243,887250.65%
20233,862-13-0.34%
20223,875-53-1.35%
20213,928-89-2.22%
20204,000-4-0.1%
20194,004-33-0.82%
20184,037-42-1.03%
20174,079-37-0.9%
20164,116-29-0.7%
20154,145-23-0.55%
20144,168-5-0.12%
20134,17340.1%
20124,169110.26%
20114,158130.31%
20104,14560.14%
20003,97037310.37%
19903,597-335-8.52%
19803,932-991-20.13%
19704,92388021.77%
19604,04300%

Median Age

Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 36.7 years
Male: 46.3 years

South Chicago Heights Adults

There are 3,101 adults, (424 of whom are seniors) in South Chicago Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,106 (53.9%)
Male: 1,801 (46.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Chicago Heights includes 31.84% Black or African American, 31.61% White, 26.64% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,24431.84%
White1,23531.61%
Other race1,04126.64%
Two or more races3599.19%
Asian280.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,04126.64%
Two or more races3388.65%
White1433.66%
Asian110.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,24431.84%
White1,09227.95%
Two or more races210.54%
Asian170.44%

South Chicago Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Chicago Heights ' average per capita income is $37,130. Household income levels show a median of $58,691. The poverty rate stands at 30.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$88,304-
Families$66,429$76,079
Households$58,691$68,294
Non Families$26,797$51,205

$37,130

Average Income

$58,691

Median Household Income

30.55%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)