South Chicago Heights is a village located in Cook County Illinois. South Chicago Heights has a 2024 population of 3,778. South Chicago Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually and its population has decreased by -5.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,006 in 2020.
The average household income in South Chicago Heights is $59,770 with a poverty rate of 22.34%. The median age in South Chicago Heights is 38.8 years: 44 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Chicago Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,533 | 38.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,161 | 29.13% |
| Other race | 1,030 | 25.84% |
| Two or more races | 234 | 5.87% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,590 | 2.46 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 600 | 3.19 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 592 | 1.09 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Female | 230 | 3.74 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Male | 168 | 2.93 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 390 | 15.52% |
| Associates Degree | 254 | 10.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 202 | 8.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 2.19% |
| High School Graduate | 789 | 31.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 152 | 6.05% |
| Some College | 671 | 26.7% |
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 | 1,116 | 923 | 147 |
| Hispanic | 753 | 432 | 3 |
| Black | 613 | 585 | 88 |
| Other Race | 447 | 210 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 161 | 161 | 19 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 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 black people with a rate of 14.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,163 | $34,982 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $48,256 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,594 | $49,564 | $26,419 |
| Some College | $51,393 | $68,648 | $33,833 |
$38,594
Average Earnings
$49,564
Average Male
$26,419
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.69% of South Chicago Heights residents speak only English, while 33.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,495 | 608 | 40.67% |
| Other | 1,026 | 503 | 49.03% |
| White | 1,200 | 141 | 11.75% |
| Black | 1,113 | 89 | 8% |
| Multiple | 234 | 59 | 25.21% |
22.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.6%
Male Poverty Rate
22.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Chicago Heights is Other, with 49.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Chicago Heights is Black, with 8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.5% |
| High School | 21.48% |
| Some College | 8.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 23.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.02% |
| Female Employed | 7.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,230 | $67,934 |
| Households | $52,115 | $59,770 |
| Married Families | $56,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,000 | $37,310 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
271
Number of Veterans
262
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 131 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 11.71% |
| Black | 82 | 9.99% |
| Asian | 16 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 12 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
75.24%
Born in South Chicago Heights
83.87%
Native Born
16.13%
Foreign Born
11.49%
Non Citizen
4.64%
Naturalized
83.87% of South Chicago Heights residents were born in the United States, with 75.24% having been born in Illinois. 11.49% 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 | 3,493 | -57 | -1.61% |
| 2028 | 3,550 | -57 | -1.58% |
| 2027 | 3,607 | -57 | -1.56% |
| 2026 | 3,664 | -57 | -1.53% |
| 2025 | 3,721 | -57 | -1.51% |
| 2024 | 3,778 | -57 | -1.49% |
| 2023 | 3,835 | -30 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 3,865 | -66 | -1.68% |
| 2021 | 3,931 | -75 | -1.87% |
| 2020 | 4,006 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 4,004 | -33 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 4,037 | -42 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 4,079 | -37 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 4,116 | -29 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 4,145 | -23 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 4,168 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 4,173 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 4,169 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 4,158 | 13 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 4,145 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,970 | 373 | 10.37% |
| 1990 | 3,597 | -335 | -8.52% |
| 1980 | 3,932 | -991 | -20.13% |
| 1970 | 4,923 | 880 | 21.77% |
| 1960 | 4,043 | 550 | 15.75% |