Blue Island is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Blue Island has a 2024 population of 21,169. Blue Island is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by -5.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,468 in 2020.
The average household income in Blue Island is $68,774 with a poverty rate of 18.65%. The median age in Blue Island is 36.6 years: 33.7 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,323 | 45.01% |
| Black or African American | 7,695 | 33.55% |
| Other race | 3,357 | 14.64% |
| Two or more races | 1,346 | 5.87% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,612 | 2.66 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 3,086 | 1.12 | 32 | 68 |
| Married | 2,751 | 3.92 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 1,877 | 3.23 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Male | 898 | 2.88 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
48.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,364 | 9.01% |
| Associates Degree | 943 | 6.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,555 | 10.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 908 | 5.99% |
| High School Graduate | 4,603 | 30.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,015 | 13.3% |
| Some College | 3,758 | 24.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,129 | 3,575 | 515 |
| Black | 4,988 | 4,522 | 1,090 |
| White | 3,776 | 3,423 | 827 |
| Other Race | 2,032 | 1,117 | 225 |
| 2+ Races | 704 | 519 | 101 |
| Asian | 101 | 47 | 24 |
| Islander | 65 | 40 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 23.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,158 | $0 | $54,293 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,955 | $0 | $85,170 |
| High School Graduate | $34,647 | $38,245 | $28,276 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,573 | $41,542 | $27,341 |
| Overall | $36,868 | $39,475 | $35,752 |
| Some College | $36,900 | $34,267 | $38,141 |
$36,868
Average Earnings
$39,475
Average Male
$35,752
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.47% of Blue Island residents speak only English, while 38.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,688 | 1,874 | 24.38% |
| Hispanic | 10,265 | 1,848 | 18% |
| Other | 3,357 | 846 | 25.2% |
| White | 4,642 | 626 | 13.49% |
| Multiple | 1,346 | 142 | 10.55% |
| Asian | 139 | 3 | 2.16% |
18.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.6%
Male Poverty Rate
17.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Island is Other, with 25.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Island is Asian, with 2.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.37% |
| Some College | 12.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.53% |
| Female Employed | 7.51% |
| Male Employed | 7.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,638 | $79,959 |
| Households | $57,537 | $68,774 |
| Married Families | $75,617 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,691 | $43,075 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
716
Number of Veterans
649
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 217 |
| Second Gulf War | 187 |
| Vietnam | 186 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 202 |
| 35 to 54 | 190 |
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 75+ | 109 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 4.58% |
| Black | 248 | 4.16% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 2.07% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 4.67% |
| Other Race | 44 | 1.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
14.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.72%
Born in Blue Island
79.02%
Native Born
20.98%
Foreign Born
11.76%
Non Citizen
9.23%
Naturalized
79.02% of Blue Island residents were born in the United States, with 69.72% having been born in Illinois. 11.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,545 | -325 | -1.64% |
| 2028 | 19,870 | -325 | -1.61% |
| 2027 | 20,195 | -324 | -1.58% |
| 2026 | 20,519 | -325 | -1.56% |
| 2025 | 20,844 | -325 | -1.54% |
| 2024 | 21,169 | -325 | -1.51% |
| 2023 | 21,494 | -174 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 21,668 | -370 | -1.68% |
| 2021 | 22,038 | -430 | -1.91% |
| 2020 | 22,468 | -408 | -1.78% |
| 2019 | 22,876 | -195 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 23,071 | -242 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 23,313 | -218 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 23,531 | -172 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 23,703 | -134 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 23,837 | -46 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 23,883 | 21 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 23,862 | 53 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 23,809 | 90 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 23,719 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,463 | 2,260 | 10.66% |
| 1990 | 21,203 | -652 | -2.98% |
| 1980 | 21,855 | -774 | -3.42% |
| 1970 | 22,629 | 3,011 | 15.35% |
| 1960 | 19,618 | 1,996 | 11.33% |
| 1950 | 17,622 | 984 | 5.91% |
| 1940 | 16,638 | 104 | 0.63% |
| 1930 | 16,534 | 5,110 | 44.73% |
| 1920 | 11,424 | 3,381 | 42.04% |
| 1910 | 8,043 | 1,929 | 31.55% |
| 1900 | 6,114 | 2,785 | 83.66% |
| 1890 | 3,329 | -16,216 | -82.97% |