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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 2025 population of 3,721. South Chicago Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by -7.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,006 in 2020.

The average household income in South Chicago Heights is $66,401 with a poverty rate of 23.28%.The median age in South Chicago Heights is 38.6 years: 45.9 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.

3.7K
Total Population
2,354
Density (mi²)
-57 -1.51%
Growth

South Chicago Heights Population

South Chicago Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of South Chicago Heights includes 39.07% White, 35.13% Black or African American, 19.93% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,53739.07%
Black or African American1,38235.13%
Other race78419.93%
Two or more races2025.13%
Asian290.74%

South Chicago Heights Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Chicago Heights' average per capita income is $47,438. Household income levels show a median of $56,250. The poverty rate stands at 23.28%.

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$62,692-
Families$58,673$74,726
Households$56,250$66,401
Non Families-$45,395

$47,438

Average Income

$56,250

Median Household Income

23.28%

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)