Population 8,085 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Calumet Heights
Household size in Calumet Heights
| Period | Calumet Heights | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.54 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Calumet Heights are small: just 2.04 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Calumet Heights
| Period | Calumet Heights | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.2 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.7 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Calumet Heights skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.9, in line with the national trend. Only one other Chicago neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Calumet Heights
| Period | Calumet Heights | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Calumet Heights (16.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Calumet Heights
Renters in Calumet Heights
| Period | Calumet Heights | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Calumet Heights own their homes; 30.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (47.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Calumet Heights
| Period | Calumet Heights | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Calumet Heights: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Chicago area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Calumet Heights
| Period | Calumet Heights | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Calumet Heights is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Calumet Heights
| Period | Calumet Heights | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $872 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,077 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $998 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,135 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$263 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Calumet Heights costs $1,135 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $263 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Calumet Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Calumet Heights
| Period | Calumet Heights | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Calumet Heights as nationally: 38.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Calumet Heights
| Period | Calumet Heights | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Calumet Heights is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Calumet Heights
| Period | Calumet Heights | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Calumet Heights runs well above the national rate: 13.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Calumet Heights compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet Heights | 2.04 | 48.7 | 16.4% | 30.0% | 7.3% | 1952 | $1,135 | 38.1% | 93.6% | 13.1% |
| Pill Hill | 2.02 | 51.5 | 16.2% | 26.0% | 9.6% | 1954 | $1,011 | 34.2% | 95.8% | 10.4% |
| South Chicago | 2.60 | 44.9 | 19.8% | 61.0% | 17.8% | 1945 | $857 | 18.6% | 78.7% | 15.0% |
| Avalon Park | 2.34 | 46.5 | 23.3% | 33.7% | 18.4% | 1946 | $1,068 | 34.5% | 92.9% | 13.0% |
| Cheltenham | 2.67 | 41.3 | 23.2% | 53.2% | 18.0% | 1940 | $1,110 | 19.5% | 87.7% | 17.7% |
| South Deering | 2.45 | 45.2 | 14.4% | 46.5% | 14.7% | 1944 | $1,159 | 14.9% | 83.9% | 13.9% |
| The Bush | 2.80 | 32.5 | 30.8% | 61.2% | 22.4% | 1946 | $900 | 14.1% | 74.0% | 12.6% |
| Italian Bowery | 1.85 | 40.8 | 18.2% | 86.3% | 15.3% | 1953 | $1,138 | 12.4% | 85.0% | 20.7% |
| Avalon Highlands | 2.08 | 39.3 | 22.2% | 72.9% | 16.7% | 1944 | $1,107 | 19.4% | 84.2% | 21.4% |
| Chatham | 2.26 | 40.4 | 16.8% | 47.3% | 13.3% | 1950 | $1,206 | 36.6% | 93.6% | 15.6% |
| Windsor Park | 2.23 | 38.8 | 24.3% | 81.3% | 20.4% | 1946 | $1,095 | 24.3% | 86.8% | 15.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Calumet Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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