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
World Population Review
South Holland, Illinois Population 2021
20,978
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.
South Holland Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Holland was:
- Black or African American: 83.40%
- White: 13.65%
- Other race: 1.86%
- Two or more races: 0.71%
- Asian: 0.36%
- Native American: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of South Holland, Illinois is 20,978 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 21,455.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 22,030.
South Holland, Illinois Population 2021
| 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% |
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South Holland Population by Race
South Holland Population Pyramid $2021
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South Holland Population by Age
South Holland Households and Families
| 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
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South Holland Households by Type
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| 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% |
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South Holland Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
South Holland Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
South Holland Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,060
Average Earnings
$43,133
Average Male
$33,927
Average Female
South Holland Earnings by Educational Attainment
South Holland Language by Age
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South Holland Language
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.
South Holland Language
South Holland Poverty by Race
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| 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
Poverty in South Holland
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%.
South Holland Poverty
South Holland Poverty Rate by Education
South Holland Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
South Holland Married by Age and Sex
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South Holland 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 45-54.
South Holland Marital Status by Race
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South Holland Marital Status
South Holland Veterans by War
South Holland Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 984 | 7.59% |
| White | 267 | 9.68% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 4.21% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 8.91% |
South Holland Veterans by Race
South Holland Veterans by Education
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9.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
South Holland Veterans by Education
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64.2%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
South Holland Employment by Age
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South Holland Employment by Race
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South Holland 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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94.93%
Native Born
5.07%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
2.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
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.
South Holland Place of Birth
| 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% |