South Chicago Heights, IL Demographics
A map of South Chicago Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 1,900 | 47.2% |
White | 1,270 | 31.5% |
Black | 671 | 16.7% |
Multiracial | 104 | 2.6% |
Asian | 65 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 16 | 0.4% |
South Chicago Heights, Illinois had a population of 4,026 in 2020. It was 31.5% White, 16.7% Black, 1.6% Asian, 47.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Chicago Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Chicago Heights is the 380th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
South Chicago Heights's White Population
1,270 residents of South Chicago Heights identify as White, or 31.5%. This makes the White share of the population of South Chicago Heights considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Chicago Heights is ranked #1403 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Chicago Heights is more White than neighboring Chicago Heights (16.1% White), Park Forest (17.7% White), and Ford Heights (2.4% White). South Chicago Heights is less White than neighboring Steger (47.3% White), and Crete (47.8% White).
South Chicago Heights's Black Population
671 residents of South Chicago Heights identify as Black, or 16.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Chicago Heights roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Chicago Heights is ranked #100 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Chicago Heights is less Black than neighboring Steger (25.9% Black), Chicago Heights (41.8% Black), Crete (36% Black), Park Forest (69.3% Black), and Ford Heights (91.1% Black).
South Chicago Heights's Asian Population
65 residents of South Chicago Heights identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Chicago Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Chicago Heights is ranked #278 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Chicago Heights is more Asian than neighboring Steger (0.8% Asian), Chicago Heights (0.3% Asian), Crete (0.9% Asian), Park Forest (0.7% Asian), and Ford Heights (0.2% Asian).
South Chicago Heights's Hispanic Population
1,900 residents of South Chicago Heights identify as Hispanic, or 47.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Chicago Heights considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Chicago Heights is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Chicago Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Steger (21.2% Hispanic), Chicago Heights (39% Hispanic), Crete (10.5% Hispanic), Park Forest (7.8% Hispanic), and Ford Heights (3.7% Hispanic).
South Chicago Heights's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of South Chicago Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Chicago Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Chicago Heights is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Chicago Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Steger (0.7% Native American/Other), Chicago Heights (0.6% Native American/Other), Crete (0.7% Native American/Other), Park Forest (0.8% Native American/Other), and Ford Heights (0.6% Native American/Other).
South Chicago Heights's Multiracial Population
104 residents of South Chicago Heights identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Chicago Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, South Chicago Heights is ranked #1061 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Chicago Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Chicago Heights (2.2% Multiracial), and Ford Heights (2% Multiracial). South Chicago Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Steger (4% Multiracial), Crete (4.1% Multiracial), and Park Forest (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.