South Chicago Heights, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,934
Population
2,490/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$27,442 per capita
$136,000
Home Value
$168,339 Zillow
$1,105
Median Rent
46.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
238
Violent Crime/100K
3,307 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,000 home value, $1,105/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,934
Census 2023
Population Density
2,490
per square mile
Land Area
1.6
square miles (4.1 km²)
Median Age
38.6 yrs
1% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.5%
Male
55.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 35.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 32.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
39.1%
Black
35.1%
Hispanic
32.9%
Asian
0.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 67.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 33.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
67.5%
Spanish
33.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
15.6%
Veterans
7.4%
23% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.3%
48% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.9%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.1%
99% 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 | 3,934 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,490 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.5% |
| Female | 55.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39.1% |
| Black or African American | 35.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.9% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Language
| English Only | 67.5% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 15.6% |
| Veterans | 7.4% |
| Disability | 19.3% |
| Health Insurance | 82.9% |
| Uninsured | 17.1% |
| Broadband Access | 76.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.453 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |