Chicago Heights is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Chicago Heights has a 2024 population of 25,790. Chicago Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.5% annually and its population has decreased by -5.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,364 in 2020.
The average household income in Chicago Heights is $74,226 with a poverty rate of 23.29%. The median age in Chicago Heights is 35.8 years: 34.4 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chicago Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,009 | 40.23% |
| White | 8,046 | 29.4% |
| Other race | 5,982 | 21.86% |
| Two or more races | 2,159 | 7.89% |
| Native American | 128 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,186 | 2.9 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Married | 3,136 | 3.56 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 2,931 | 1.11 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Female | 2,270 | 4.01 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Male | 849 | 3.67 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,204 | 7.09% |
| Associates Degree | 1,241 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,200 | 12.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,136 | 6.69% |
| High School Graduate | 5,476 | 32.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,478 | 8.7% |
| Some College | 4,244 | 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,837 | 6,498 | 1,421 |
| Hispanic | 4,994 | 3,169 | 518 |
| White | 4,950 | 4,432 | 1,312 |
| Other Race | 3,116 | 1,894 | 255 |
| 2+ Races | 852 | 591 | 171 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 7 |
| Native American | 32 | 19 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,223 | $50,547 | $50,169 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,139 | $76,172 | $54,938 |
| High School Graduate | $37,987 | $43,201 | $29,265 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,042 | $36,659 | $20,742 |
| Overall | $41,575 | $44,895 | $36,091 |
| Some College | $41,145 | $48,875 | $35,000 |
$41,575
Average Earnings
$44,895
Average Male
$36,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.23% of Chicago Heights residents speak only English, while 32.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,850 | 2,780 | 25.62% |
| Hispanic | 9,999 | 2,554 | 25.54% |
| Other | 5,968 | 2,023 | 33.9% |
| White | 5,534 | 854 | 15.43% |
| Multiple | 2,159 | 306 | 14.17% |
| Native | 98 | 66 | 67.35% |
| Asian | 42 | 11 | 26.19% |
23.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.06%
Male Poverty Rate
23.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chicago Heights is Native, with 67.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chicago Heights is Multiple, with 14.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.63% |
| High School | 24.68% |
| Some College | 16.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 24% |
| Female Employed | 11.01% |
| Male Employed | 9.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,142 | $84,214 |
| Households | $56,755 | $74,226 |
| Married Families | $86,351 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,110 | $49,479 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
755
Number of Veterans
650
Male Veterans
105
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 259 |
| Second Gulf War | 150 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 203 |
| 65 to 74 | 181 |
| 75+ | 178 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 5.87% |
| Black | 239 | 2.98% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 1.72% |
| Other Race | 95 | 2.37% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 1.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
13.8%
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
71.63%
Born in Chicago Heights
85.82%
Native Born
14.18%
Foreign Born
7.62%
Non Citizen
6.56%
Naturalized
85.82% of Chicago Heights residents were born in the United States, with 71.63% having been born in Illinois. 7.62% 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 | 23,824 | -393 | -1.62% |
| 2028 | 24,217 | -393 | -1.6% |
| 2027 | 24,610 | -394 | -1.58% |
| 2026 | 25,004 | -393 | -1.55% |
| 2025 | 25,397 | -393 | -1.52% |
| 2024 | 25,790 | -394 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 26,184 | -217 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 26,401 | -449 | -1.67% |
| 2021 | 26,850 | -514 | -1.88% |
| 2020 | 27,364 | -1,958 | -6.68% |
| 2019 | 29,322 | -254 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 29,576 | -312 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 29,888 | -278 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 30,166 | -220 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 30,386 | -165 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 30,551 | -55 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 30,606 | 43 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 30,563 | 69 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 30,494 | 83 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 30,411 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 32,776 | -296 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 33,072 | -3,954 | -10.68% |
| 1980 | 37,026 | -3,874 | -9.47% |
| 1970 | 40,900 | 6,569 | 19.13% |
| 1960 | 34,331 | 9,780 | 39.84% |
| 1950 | 24,551 | 2,090 | 9.31% |
| 1940 | 22,461 | 140 | 0.63% |
| 1930 | 22,321 | 2,668 | 13.58% |
| 1920 | 19,653 | 5,128 | 35.3% |
| 1910 | 14,525 | 9,425 | 184.8% |
| 1900 | 5,100 | -18,724 | -78.59% |