South Chicago Heights, IL population by race
The table below shows South Chicago Heights's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,533 | 38.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,161 | 29.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,030 | 25.84% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 234 | 5.87% |
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South Chicago Heights population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; South Chicago Heights has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that South Chicago Heights's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of South Chicago Heights population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 38.46% are white, 29.13% are Black or African American, 0.30% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.40% are Asian, 25.84% are some other race and 5.87% are multiracial.
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South Chicago Heights, IL population by race.
The largest racial group in South Chicago Heights is White with a population of 1,533 (38.46% of the total population).
South Chicago Heights 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in South Chicago Heights is White with a population of 1,533 (38.46% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 234 (5.87% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of South Chicago Heights, IL
By ethnicity, 1,506 (37.78% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,480 (62.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in South Chicago Heights, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,215 (48.99% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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South Chicago Heights, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of South Chicago Heights's Non-Hispanic population.
South Chicago Heights Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,215 | 48.99% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,161 | 46.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 12 | 0.48% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 92 | 3.71% |
Among the Hispanic population in South Chicago Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,310 (86.99% of the total Hispanic population).
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South Chicago Heights, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of South Chicago Heights's Hispanic population.
South Chicago Heights Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,310 | 86.99% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 196 | 13.01% |
Things to know
What percentage of South Chicago Heights, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 37.78% of South Chicago Heights population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in South Chicago Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,310 (86.99% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does South Chicago Heights, IL have?
South Chicago Heights, IL has 1,161 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 29.13% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in South Chicago Heights is Black.
What is the largest minority group in South Chicago Heights, IL?
With 62.22% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in South Chicago Heights.
That being said, with a 29.13% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in South Chicago Heights.
What is the majority race in South Chicago Heights, IL?
With a population of 1,533 (38.46% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in South Chicago Heights.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in South Chicago Heights, with 29.13% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
