Chicago Heights City, IL Demographics
What is the population of Chicago Heights?
There are 27,366 residents in Chicago Heights, with a median age of 35.8. Of this, 47.9% are males and 52.1% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.4% of the resident pool in Chicago Heights, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.98%. Additionally, 7.62% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 24,713 people in Chicago Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 27,366 | -1.7% |
| Male Population | 13,108 | -4.2% |
| Female Population | 14,258 | 0.7% |
Male Population 47.9%
Female Population 52.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.8 | 0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 22,823 | -1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,457 | -0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 2,086 | -5.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 83.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.98%
Not Citizen 7.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 8 | -20.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,998 | 5.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 206 | 36.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 118 | 59.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 24,713 | -2.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.03%
Moved from Same County 7.39%
Moved from Same State 0.76%
Moved from Different State 0.44%
Same House as Last Year 91.38%
What are the employment statistics in Chicago Heights?
White-collar workers make up 64.76% of the working population in Chicago Heights, while blue-collar employees account for 35.24%. There are also 780 entrepreneurs in Chicago Heights (7.16% of the workforce); 7,562 workers employed in private companies (69.37%); and 1,605 people working in governmental institutions (14.72%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,059 | -4.3% |
| Blue Collar | 3,842 | -0.6% |
White Collar 64.76%
Blue Collar 35.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 780 | -18.1% |
| Private Companies | 7,562 | -1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,605 | -5.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 954 | 1.2% |
Self Employees 7.16%
Private Companies 69.37%
Governmental Workers 14.72%
Not for Profit Companies 8.75%
How many households are there in Chicago Heights?
There are a total of 9,186 households in Chicago Heights, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 68.09% of these Chicago Heights households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.91%. Additionally, 35.62% of households have children and 64.38% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 9,186 | -1.3% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 6,255 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,931 | -4.8% |
Family Households 68.09%
Non-Family Households 31.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,272 | 1.7% |
| Households without Children | 5,914 | -2.9% |
Households with Children 35.62%
Households without Children 64.38%
What are the median and average incomes in Chicago Heights?
The average annual household income in Chicago Heights is $74,226, while the median household income sits at $56,755 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $58,125, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,101.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $74,226 | 11.1% |
| Median Household Income | $56,755 | 3.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 20,345 | -2.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chicago Heights?
There are 10,765 housing units in Chicago Heights, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1958. Of the 9,186 occupied housing units in Chicago Heights, 62.9% are owner-occupied, while 37.1% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.11% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $149,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,016 per month in Chicago Heights.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,765 | 0.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1958 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,844 | -9.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,032 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,106 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,017 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,171 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 487 | 58.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 216 | -25.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 472 | 15.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 420 | -0.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,186 | -1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,778 | -2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $3,408 | 0.5% |
Owner Occupied 62.9%
Renter Occupied 37.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,011 | 3.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,767 | -7.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $149,000 | 24.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $120,500 | 22.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,016 | 9.2% |
With Mortgage 52.11%
Without Mortgage 47.89%
What is the level of education in Chicago Heights?
Approximately 42.18% of the population in Chicago Heights holds a high school degree (that's 8,431 residents), while 26.25% have attained a college certificate (5,485 locals) and 11.75% have a bachelor's degree (2,349 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,478 | -14.1% |
| Some High School | 8,431 | -3.1% |
| Some College | 5,485 | 2.8% |
| Associate Degree | 1,328 | -7.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,349 | 2.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,156 | 2.9% |
No High School 7.39%
Some High School 42.18%
Some College 26.25%
Associate Degree 6.64%
Bachelor's Degree 11.75%
Graduate Degree 5.78%
What is the marital status of Chicago Heights residents?
A total of 10,092 people in Chicago Heights have never been married (which represents 46.76% of the total population), while 7,621 of them are wedded (35.31%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 680 (3.15%) and 2,427 (11.24%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 10,092 | -1.5% |
| Married | 7,621 | -1.5% |
| Separated | 680 | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 1,444 | -16.8% |
| Divorced | 2,427 | 2,427.0% |
Never Married 46.76%
Married 35.31%
Separated 3.15%
Widowed 6.69%
Divorced 11.24%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chicago Heights?
The top three means of transportation people in Chicago Heights use to get to work are: car, railroad and bus or trolley bus. A total of 9,176 residents commute by car, 164 prefer going to work by railroad and 116 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,176 | -4.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 116 | -8.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 115 | N/A |
| Railroad | 164 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 75 | 21.0% |
| Walk | 21 | -36.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Chicago Heights by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.