Demographics & People — South Holland, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,016 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~20,700 |
| Median Age | 41.9 |
| Total Households | 7,498 |
| Family Households | 5,296 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3751 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,537 |
| Black or African American | 16,121 |
| Asian | 257 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,866 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 13,915 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,815 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,083 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 848 |
| Subsaharan African | 691 |
| Dutch | 583 |
| Nigerian | 493 |
| American | 409 |
| German | 399 |
| Polish | 322 |
Language
| English Only | 17,219 |
| Spanish | 1,418 |
| Population 5+ | 19,798 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,421 |
| Population 18+ | 16,562 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Holland, Illinois.