South Chicago Heights, Illinois
South Chicago Heights: Village in United States of America
About
South Chicago Heights is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,139 and a population density of 1,035 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,957 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about South Chicago Heights
| Population : | 3,957 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60411 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 708 |
| Area : | 4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 715 feet / 218 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:08:17 (2nd May 2024) |
| Density : | 989 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Chicago Heights is located at 41°28'51"N 87°38'16"W (41.4808700, -87.6378200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of South Chicago Heights decreased by 4.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,139 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,158 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,166 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,173 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,166 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,143 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,114 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,077 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,035 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,003 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,957 | -1.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,656 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,614 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,996 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,618 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.3% |
| White only, percent : | 75.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 29.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 61.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 545 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $476,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,079 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $612 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,341 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,194 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.72 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,531 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,621 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,251 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 54,324 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,248 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,378 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,604 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 534 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 257 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 150 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 342 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 472 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,255.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.65 |
People born in South Chicago Heights (3)
People born in South Chicago Heights, including actress and model Lauren Storm, boxer Cedric Agnew, model and former movie actress Christy Mack, .
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Schools in South Chicago Heights
College & universities near South Chicago Heights, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148007 | Prairie State College | Chicago Heights (IL) | 60411-8226 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Chicago Heights, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
Post offices near South Chicago Heights
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Steger Post Office | Steger (IL) | 60475 |
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|---|---|---|
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Distance to Other Cities
South Chicago Heights distances to largest Illinois cities
