chicago heights, illinois

Chicago Heights is a city located in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,776.

Geography

Chicago Heights is located at 41°30'43" North, 87°38'25" West (41.512034, -87.640201). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.8 km² (9.6 mi²). 24.8 km² (9.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.10% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 32,776 people, 10,703 households, and 7,823 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,322.3/km² (3,424.4/mi²). There are 11,444 housing units at an average density of 461.7/km² (1,195.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 45.02% White, 37.90% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 13.46% from other races, and 2.70% from two or more races. 23.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 10,703 households out of which 38.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% are married couples living together, 22.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% are non-families. 22.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.00 and the average family size is 3.53. In the city the population is spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.7 males. The median income for a household in the city is $36,958, and the median income for a family is $42,681. Males have a median income of $34,207 versus $26,276 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,963. 17.5% of the population and 13.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.5% of those under the age of 18 and 9.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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