South Chicago Heights, IL Population

The population of South Chicago Heights is 4,022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
4,022
Total Population
33.9
Median age
57.04%
Female population %
75.3:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
0-4 years
Largest age group
84.6
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
1,403
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

South Chicago Heights's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in South Chicago Heights is 33.9, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • South Chicago Heights's population under 18 was 34.49%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • South Chicago Heights's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 15.02% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in South Chicago Heights, 30.81% were under the age of 15, 13.97% aged 15 to 29, 40.20% aged 30 to 64, 13.87% aged 65 to 84, and 1.14% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows South Chicago Heights's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
South Chicago Heights, IL population by age group. The largest age group was 0-4 years with a poulation of 499 (12.41% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 566 more females than males in South Chicago Heights:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 57.04% females and 42.96% males in South Chicago Heights, IL.
  • The South Chicago Heights, IL gender ratio is 75.3:100 i.e. 75.3 men to 100 women (0.753).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 186.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 0-4 years with a population of 317.
The grouped bar chart shows South Chicago Heights, IL population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (186) | Female # 0-4 years (317). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

South Chicago Heights's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of South Chicago Heights population: 38.81% are White, 32.84% are Black or African American, 0.27% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 23.27% are some other race and 4.80% are multiracial.
  • South Chicago Heights's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority of any race in the village.
  • By ethnicity, 1,403 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,619 (65.12% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in South Chicago Heights is White with a population of 1,561 (38.81% of the total population).
The bar chart shows South Chicago Heights, IL population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
South Chicago Heights, IL population by race. The largest racial group in South Chicago Heights is White with a population of 1,561 (38.81% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

South Chicago Heights's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 4,173 in the year 2013
  • From 2000 to 2010, South Chicago Heights's population increased by 174 (4.38%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, South Chicago Heights's population decreased by 140 (3.38%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, South Chicago Heights's population was lowest in year 2008 at 3,761.
The graph shows South Chicago Heights's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
South Chicago Heights's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 3,871. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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