Blue Island, Illinois
Blue Island: city in Illinois, United States
About
Blue Island is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,706 and a population density of 5,699 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,616 inhabitants.
The city was created 190 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Blue Island
| Population | 22,616 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Cook County |
| Phone Area Codes | 708 |
| Area | 4.16 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6573,-87.6801 |
| Altitude | 640 feet / 195 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:59:51 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 60406 |
| Density | 5,437 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Blue Island is located at 41°39'26"N 87°40'48"W (41.6572600, -87.6800500). It has 5 neighbors: Alsip, Calumet Park, Chicago, Dixmoor and Riverdale.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Blue Island decreased by 4.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,706 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,807 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,863 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,884 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,841 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,707 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,537 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,317 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,074 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,899 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,616 | -1.25% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 49,974 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 46,574 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 50,000 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 46,361 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 53.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 12.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 63.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 19.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,144 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 28.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
Blue Island zip code is 60406.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $418,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,091 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $482 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,468 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,811 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,954 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,833 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,505,181 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 470,738 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,930 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,216 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,591 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,129 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,433 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,427 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,275 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 721 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 206 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,816 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,801.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.66 |
People born in Blue Island (32)
People born in Blue Island, including actor, director, musician, producer and philanthropist Gary Sinise, baseball player Curtis Granderson, actress and producer Marcheline Bertrand, .
More notable people
- Anthony E. Zuiker (Producer of CSI) he was born in 17/08/1968
- Eugene Rousseau (American musician) he was born in 23/08/1932
- John Franklin (actor) he was born in 16/06/1959
- Tony Lovato (American musician) he was born in 20/06/1980
- Robert A. Schuller (American television evangelist) he was born in 07/10/1954
- Bobby Frasor (American basketball player) he was born in 31/10/1986
- Rob Ninkovich (American football player) he was born in 01/02/1984
- Christian Picciolini (Peace advocate, American television producer, music executive, entrepreneur, visual artist, writer, and musician) he was born in 03/11/1973
- Danny Clark (American football player) he was born in 09/05/1977
- Dean Wilkins (American baseball player) he was born in 24/08/1966
- Eric Schumann (American football player and coach)
- Frank McNulty (American politician) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Joe Day (American ice hockey player) he was born in 11/05/1968
- Joe Moeller (American baseball player) he was born in 15/02/1943
- Kris Cooke (American football player) he was born in 19/01/1988
- Norm Glockson (American baseball and football player (1894-1955)) he was born in 15/06/1894
- Pete Lovrich (American baseball player) he was born in 16/10/1942
- Peter Brown (American singer) he was born in 11/07/1953
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Blue Island, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 401481 | Cannella School of Hair Design-Blue Island | Blue Island (IL) | 60406-2130 |
| 148627 | Saint Xavier University | Chicago (IL) | 60655 |
| 476489 | Larry's Barber College | Chicago (IL) | 60628-2322 |
| 401764 | John Amico School of Hair Design | Oak Forest (IL) | 60452-2501 |
| 143464 | Cameo Beauty Academy | Oak Lawn (IL) | 60453 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Blue Island, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Blue Island distances to largest Illinois cities