Population 20,302 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Holland
Household size in South Holland
| Period | South Holland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.92 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in South Holland average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.92 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
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 South Holland
| Period | South Holland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of South Holland is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the west.
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 South Holland
| Period | South Holland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in South Holland (20.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 20 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 South Holland
Renters in South Holland
| Period | South Holland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.5% of households in South Holland rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a quarter of owners (27.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 South Holland
| Period | South Holland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in South Holland are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 South Holland
| Period | South Holland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in South Holland is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the Chicago area. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 South Holland
| Period | South Holland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,420 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,589 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,576 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,106 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$686 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in South Holland runs $2,106 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $686 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 45.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 South Holland
Bachelor's degrees in South Holland
| Period | South Holland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Holland: 24.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 South Holland
| Period | South Holland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Holland is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 South Holland
| Period | South Holland | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Holland runs well above the national rate: 11.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 14 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
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).
South Holland compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Holland | 2.80 | 42.7 | 20.6% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 1967 | $2,106 | 24.5% | 91.4% | 11.0% |
| Thornton | 2.33 | 44.1 | 10.1% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 1961 | $1,114 | 26.9% | 93.9% | 12.0% |
| Dolton | 2.77 | 40.1 | 21.7% | 27.5% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,579 | 21.6% | 93.8% | 13.2% |
| Phoenix | 2.59 | 36.2 | 22.0% | 26.2% | 13.5% | 1967 | $1,248 | 9.0% | 92.4% | 24.4% |
| Calumet City | 2.66 | 39.7 | 22.0% | 44.3% | 15.1% | 1964 | $1,293 | 21.8% | 88.8% | 11.2% |
| Harvey | 3.03 | 36.8 | 20.0% | 42.4% | 21.1% | 1961 | $1,060 | 10.8% | 76.4% | 13.2% |
| East Hazel Crest | 2.45 | 39.3 | 23.3% | 37.3% | 11.0% | 1963 | $1,311 | 15.8% | 89.8% | 14.7% |
| Burnham | 2.60 | 38.4 | 16.6% | 42.0% | 10.3% | 1968 | $1,260 | 15.6% | 84.5% | 10.2% |
| Riverdale | 2.73 | 28.5 | 39.5% | 66.0% | 17.9% | 1953 | $1,005 | 12.2% | 86.6% | 21.4% |
| Lansing | 2.55 | 40.1 | 20.7% | 27.5% | 8.1% | 1965 | $1,376 | 28.3% | 93.4% | 9.4% |
| Glenwood | 2.54 | 43.7 | 13.0% | 26.8% | 10.5% | 1969 | $1,429 | 37.5% | 92.4% | 18.5% |
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 South Holland. 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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