Prospect Heights is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Prospect Heights has a 2024 population of 15,115. Prospect Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.43% annually and its population has decreased by -5.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,989 in 2020.
The average household income in Prospect Heights is $113,073 with a poverty rate of 8.16%. The median age in Prospect Heights is 41.1 years: 38.6 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prospect Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,820 | 68.22% |
| Other race | 2,623 | 16.54% |
| Asian | 1,184 | 7.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,045 | 6.59% |
| Black or African American | 189 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,286 | 2.51 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Married | 3,226 | 3.12 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 2,021 | 1.29 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Female | 727 | 2.97 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 312 | 3.02 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
65.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 708 | 6.1% |
| Associates Degree | 855 | 7.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,945 | 25.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,372 | 11.81% |
| High School Graduate | 2,331 | 20.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,326 | 11.42% |
| Some College | 2,076 | 17.88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,444 | 6,915 | 3,171 |
| Hispanic | 3,068 | 1,684 | 460 |
| Other Race | 1,435 | 680 | 119 |
| Asian | 879 | 749 | 663 |
| 2+ Races | 789 | 543 | 236 |
| Black | 92 | 91 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,236 | $97,867 | $68,133 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,222 | $77,396 | $69,625 |
| High School Graduate | $37,306 | $45,452 | $28,986 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,190 | $38,654 | $24,306 |
| Overall | $49,619 | $61,316 | $33,386 |
| Some College | $45,893 | $56,994 | $30,323 |
$49,619
Average Earnings
$61,316
Average Male
$33,386
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.54% of Prospect Heights residents speak only English, while 57.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,825 | 906 | 18.78% |
| Other | 2,482 | 578 | 23.29% |
| White | 9,255 | 325 | 3.51% |
| Multiple | 1,045 | 106 | 10.14% |
| Asian | 1,184 | 32 | 2.7% |
| Black | 172 | 14 | 8.14% |
8.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.46%
Male Poverty Rate
9.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prospect Heights is Other, with 23.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prospect Heights is Asian, with 2.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.21% |
| High School | 15.4% |
| Some College | 3.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.92% |
| Female Employed | 6.08% |
| Male Employed | 2.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,694 | $128,452 |
| Households | $84,459 | $113,073 |
| Married Families | $113,581 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,617 | $74,057 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
369
Number of Veterans
369
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 194 |
| Korea | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 237 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 346 | 3.89% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 0.77% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 2.47% |
| Black | 1 | 1.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
52.91%
Born in Prospect Heights
61.62%
Native Born
38.38%
Foreign Born
17.18%
Non Citizen
21.2%
Naturalized
61.62% of Prospect Heights residents were born in the United States, with 52.91% having been born in Illinois. 17.18% 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 | 14,023 | -219 | -1.54% |
| 2028 | 14,242 | -218 | -1.51% |
| 2027 | 14,460 | -218 | -1.49% |
| 2026 | 14,678 | -219 | -1.47% |
| 2025 | 14,897 | -218 | -1.44% |
| 2024 | 15,115 | -219 | -1.43% |
| 2023 | 15,334 | -118 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 15,452 | -251 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 15,703 | -286 | -1.79% |
| 2020 | 15,989 | 123 | 0.78% |
| 2019 | 15,866 | -119 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 15,985 | -156 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 16,141 | -139 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 16,280 | -108 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 16,388 | -40 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 16,428 | 17 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 16,411 | 33 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 16,378 | 52 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 16,326 | 56 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 16,270 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,081 | 1,842 | 12.09% |
| 1990 | 15,239 | 3,416 | 28.89% |
| 1980 | 11,823 | -2,200 | -15.69% |