South Chicago Heights, Illinois facts for kids
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South Chicago Heights, Illinois
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Location of South Chicago Heights in Cook County, Illinois.
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 South Chicago Heights, Illinois
Location in Chicago metropolitan area
South Chicago Heights, Illinois
Location in Illinois
South Chicago Heights, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Township | Bloom | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.60 sq mi (4.14 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,026 | |
| • Density | 2,546.49/sq mi (983.40/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60411
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| Area code(s) | 708 | |
| FIPS code | 17-70629 | |
South Chicago Heights is a small village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is located just south of the big city of Chicago. In 2020, about 4,026 people lived there.
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Exploring South Chicago Heights: Location and Size
South Chicago Heights is found at a specific spot on the map: 41.483375 degrees North and 87.637461 degrees West. This helps people find it easily.
How Big is the Village?
The village covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.58 square miles (4.09 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.016 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water. So, it's mostly land where people live and build things!
Who Lives in South Chicago Heights?
The number of people living in South Chicago Heights has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 552 | — | |
| 1920 | 949 | 71.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,691 | 78.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,837 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,129 | 15.9% | |
| 1960 | 4,043 | 89.9% | |
| 1970 | 4,923 | 21.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,932 | −20.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,597 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,970 | 10.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,139 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,026 | −2.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Village Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 4,026 people living in the village. There were also 1,560 households, which are like homes where people live. About 1,056 of these were families.
Diversity in the Community
South Chicago Heights is a diverse place! In 2020, the people living there came from many different backgrounds:
- About 39% of residents were White.
- Around 17% were African American.
- About 1% were Native American.
- Around 2% were Asian.
- A very small number were Pacific Islander.
- About 24% were from other races.
- Around 17% were from two or more races.
A large part of the population, about 47%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. This means many different cultures make up the village.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 39% had children under 18 living with them. About 33% were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband present (26%). About 32% of households were made up of individuals living alone.
The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 2.5 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The people in South Chicago Heights are of all ages:
- About 34% were under 18 years old.
- Around 7% were between 18 and 24.
- About 16% were between 25 and 44.
- Around 28% were between 45 and 64.
- About 15% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was about 34.8 years.
Getting Around: Transportation
Pace is a bus service that helps people travel in and out of South Chicago Heights. Route 358 connects the village to other places in the Southland area. This makes it easier for residents to get to different destinations without needing a car.
See also
In Spanish: South Chicago Heights para niños
