South Holland, Illinois facts for kids
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South Holland, Illinois
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South Holland Town Center
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| Motto(s):
"A Heritage of Faith; An Emphasis on Family; A Home for Our Future"
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Location of South Holland in Cook County, Illinois.
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 South Holland, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
South Holland, Illinois
Location in Illinois
South Holland, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Illinois |
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| County | Cook | |
| Township | Thornton | |
| Named for | South Holland, Netherlands | |
| Settled | 1847 | |
| Incorporated | May 12, 1894 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Trustee | |
| • Body | Board of Trustees | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.25 sq mi (18.78 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.24 sq mi (18.74 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) 0.27% | |
| Elevation | 601 ft (183 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 21,465 | |
| • Density | 2,966.42/sq mi (1,145.36/km2) | |
| Standard of living (2009-11) | ||
| • Per capita income | $25,887 | |
| • Median home value | $168,600 | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
60473
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| Area code | 708 | |
| FIPS code | 17-70850 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0418788 | |
South Holland is a village located just south of Chicago in Illinois, USA. It's part of Cook County. In 2020, about 21,465 people lived there. The village got its name from the Dutch province of South Holland, where its first settlers came from.
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History of South Holland
The area that is now South Holland, Illinois, was first settled in 1846. These early settlers were immigrants from the Netherlands. When the community officially became a village in 1894, about 1,000 people lived there.
South Holland started as a general farming community. Later, it became famous for growing vegetables, especially onion sets. By the 1940s, South Holland was known as the "Onion Set Capital of the World."
The town was built on low ground near the Calumet River. It was first called de Laage Prairie, which means "Low Prairie." This helped tell it apart from another Dutch settlement on higher ground, which is now the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago.
In October 2007, Forbes.com said South Holland was the "Most Livable Metro-Area suburb" in the Chicago metropolitan area. This means it was a great place to live near Chicago.
Geography and Location
South Holland is located at 41.60 degrees North latitude and -87.60 degrees West longitude. It covers about 7.286 square miles (18.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
The village is surrounded by several other towns:
- To the west: Harvey and Phoenix
- To the north: Dolton
- To the south: Thornton
- To the east: Calumet City and Lansing
South Holland's street numbering system is a bit different from Chicago's. For example, what would be 159th Street in Chicago is called 162nd Street in South Holland.
Neighboring Communities
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,005 | — | |
| 1900 | 766 | −23.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,065 | 39.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,247 | 17.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,873 | 50.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,272 | 21.3% | |
| 1950 | 3,247 | 42.9% | |
| 1960 | 10,412 | 220.7% | |
| 1970 | 23,931 | 129.8% | |
| 1980 | 24,977 | 4.4% | |
| 1990 | 22,105 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 22,147 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 22,030 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 21,465 | −2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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South Holland has a diverse population. Here's a look at the different groups living there based on the 2020 census:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 9,664 | 4,023 | 2,094 | 43.64% | 18.26% | 9.76% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 11,195 | 16,263 | 17,277 | 50.55% | 73.82% | 80.49% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 24 | 34 | 24 | 0.11% | 0.15% | 0.11% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 190 | 135 | 87 | 0.86% | 0.61% | 0.41% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 20 | 31 | 87 | 0.09% | 0.14% | 0.41% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 216 | 269 | 478 | 0.98% | 1.22% | 2.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 836 | 1,274 | 1,417 | 3.77% | 5.78% | 6.60% |
| Total | 22,147 | 22,030 | 21,465 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, there were 21,465 people living in South Holland. About 80.96% of the population was African American. Around 10.42% were White. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 6.60% of the population.
There were 7,418 households in the village. About 31.0% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household size was 3.36 people. The average family size was 2.82 people.
The median age in the village was 42.7 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42.7 and half were older.
Famous People from South Holland
Many interesting people have connections to South Holland:
- Eddy Curry – A professional basketball player who played for the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat.
- Kevin DeYoung – A well-known pastor and author.
- Cliff Floyd – An All-Star baseball player who played for many Major League Baseball teams.
- Ron Hicks – A bishop in the Roman Catholic Church. He grew up in South Holland.
- James Meeks – A former state senator for Illinois.
- Mark Mulder – A professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals.
- Steve Trout – A professional baseball pitcher for teams like the Chicago Cubs.
- Jason Weaver – An actor and singer.
Schools and Education
South Holland has several school districts that serve its students:
Public Schools
- South Holland School District 150
- Greenwood School (Kindergarten to 3rd grade)
- McKinley School (4th to 8th grade)
- South Holland School District 151
- Taft School (Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade)
- Eisenhower School (2nd to 3rd grade)
- Madison School (4th to 5th grade)
- Coolidge Junior High School (6th to 8th grade)
For high school, students attend schools in Thornton Township High School District 205.
- Thornwood High School is located right in South Holland.
- Thornridge High School and Thornton Township High School are also part of this district.
Private Schools and Colleges
South Holland is also home to:
- Calvin Christian School (Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Calvary Academy (Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Unity Christian Academy (a private high school)
The main campus of South Suburban College is also located in South Holland. This college offers higher education programs.
Getting Around South Holland (Transportation)
Pace provides bus services in South Holland. These buses connect the village to many places across the Southland area.
There are also plans for Metra, a commuter rail service, to have a stop in South Holland. This would bring train service back to the area, which hasn't had commuter trains since 1935.
South Holland in Books
South Holland has been featured in some famous books:
- The 1925 novel So Big by Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber is set in South Holland. One of the main characters was inspired by a real person from the area, Antje Paarlberg. Her family farm is now a park in the village.
- The 2021 novel "Termination Shock" by Neal Stephenson includes a character who grew up in a town very much like South Holland during the 1950s and 1960s.
See also
In Spanish: South Holland (Illinois) para niños
