Demographics & People — South Chicago Heights, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,934 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,800 |
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| Median Age | 41.1 |
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| Total Households | 1,598 |
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| Family Households | 983 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6695 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,537 |
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| Black or African American | 1,382 |
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| Asian | 29 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,296 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,064 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,506 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,310 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 773 |
| Italian | 504 |
| Irish | 228 |
| German | 228 |
| American | 218 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 196 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 196 |
Language
| English Only | 2,477 |
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| Spanish | 1,146 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,671 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 271 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,939 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Chicago Heights, Illinois.
