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35%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
18%
Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexSouth Chicago HeightsIllinoisNational
Income per capita$19,323$31,502$29,829
Median household income$45,321$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$48,986$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$18,493$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$40,911$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$22,373$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate4.2%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level18.7%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in South Chicago Heights is 35% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in South Chicago Heights is 18% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in South Chicago Heights is 9% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in South Chicago Heights is 24% higher than the national average

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      $30,210 $45,321 $90,642
      City
      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      South Chicago Heights median earnings by income bracket

      South Chicago Heights employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.4%11.4%
      Manufacturing sector20.5%20.5%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services13.6%13.6%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities14.3%14.3%
      Education, health & social services11.3%11.3%
      Other25.9%25.9%

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      Flossmoor, IL9,318$107,27193.9%
      South Chicago Heights, IL4,042$45,32118.1%

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      Source: The South Chicago Heights, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).