Chicago Heights, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,938
Population
2,598/sq mi density
$57,479
Median Income
$25,488 per capita
$149,900
Home Value
$177,907 Zillow
$1,035
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
1,232
Violent Crime/100K
2,740 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$57,479 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,900 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,232 violent crimes/100K (224% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
26,938
Census 2023
Population Density
2,598
per square mile
Land Area
10.1
square miles (26.1 km²)
Median Age
35.6 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 40.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 37.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
26.6%
Black
40.3%
Hispanic
37.2%
Asian
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 67.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 32.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
67.2%
Spanish
32.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
15.7%
Veterans
4.1%
32% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.1%
8% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.1%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.9%
38% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.453
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 26,938 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,598 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.3% |
| Female | 51.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26.6% |
| Black or African American | 40.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Language
| English Only | 67.2% |
| Spanish | 32.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 15.7% |
| Veterans | 4.1% |
| Disability | 14.1% |
| Health Insurance | 88.1% |
| Uninsured | 11.9% |
| Broadband Access | 84.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.453 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |