State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,899.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.75%
Growth Since 2010
-4.78%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
South Holland is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 20,978, it is the 116th largest city in Illinois and the 1785th largest city in the United States . South Holland is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -4.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,030 in 2010. South Holland reached it's highest population of 24,977 in 1980. Spanning over 7 miles, South Holland has a population density of 2,899 people per square mile.
The average household income in South Holland is $78,082 with a poverty rate of 11.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,500 per month, and the median house value is $150,600. The median age in South Holland is 39.1 years, 36.5 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Holland was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18,079 | 83.40% |
| White | 2,958 | 13.65% |
| Some Other Race | 403 | 1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 154 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.03% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,080 | 2.99 | 84.1 |
| Married | 2,825 | 3.62 | 91.4 |
| Non Family | 1,888 | 1.1 | 88 |
| Female | 1,863 | 3.8 | 73.2 |
| Male | 504 | 3.49 | 69.4 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 473 | 3.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 691 | 4.77% |
| High School Graduate | 3,650 | 25.18% |
| Some College | 4,243 | 29.27% |
| Associates Degree | 1,384 | 9.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,190 | 15.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,865 | 12.87% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,462 | 10,659 | 3,339 |
| White | 2,203 | 2,075 | 517 |
| Hispanic | 650 | 429 | 78 |
| Other Race | 264 | 189 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 71 | 58 |
| Asian | 68 | 56 | 45 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 81.69%.
$38,060
Average Earnings
$43,133
Average Male
$33,927
Average Female
91.69% of South Holland residents speak only English, while 8.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.30% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,772 | 1,827 | 10.28% |
| White | 2,157 | 303 | 14.05% |
| Hispanic | 983 | 208 | 21.16% |
| Multiple | 151 | 45 | 29.80% |
| Other | 399 | 39 | 9.77% |
11.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.51%
Male Poverty Rate
11.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Holland is Multiple, with 29.80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Holland is Other, with 9.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.20%.
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
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 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 984 | 7.59% |
| White | 267 | 9.68% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 4.21% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 8.91% |
9.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
94.93%
Native Born
5.07%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
2.95%
Naturalized
94.93% of South Holland residents were born in the United States, with 77.27% having been born in Illinois. 2.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,978 | -159 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 21,137 | -159 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 21,296 | -159 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 21,455 | -219 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 21,674 | -194 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 21,868 | -151 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 22,019 | -114 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 22,133 | -31 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 22,164 | 29 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 22,135 | 56 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 22,079 | 67 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 22,012 | -135 | -0.06% |
| 2000 | 22,147 | 42 | 0.02% |
| 1990 | 22,105 | -2,872 | -1.21% |
| 1980 | 24,977 | 1,046 | 0.43% |
| 1970 | 23,931 | 13,519 | 8.68% |
| 1960 | 10,412 | 7,165 | 12.36% |
| 1950 | 3,247 | 0.00% |