Village in Cook County, Illinois
South Chicago Heights
District lines run through South Chicago Heights, so who represents you here depends on your street. Search your address to see yours.
Who lives in South Chicago Heights
Census survey estimates for 2020 to 2024, rounded.
People
- Population
- 3,900
- Median age
- 41.1 years
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and over
- 11%
- Veterans, of adults
- 6%
- Speak another language at home
- 33%
Race and ethnicity
- Hispanic or Latino, of any race
- 39%
- White, not Hispanic
- 28%
- Black, not Hispanic
- 32%
- Asian, not Hispanic
- under 1%
Income and housing
- Median household income
- $58,700
- Below the poverty line
- 31%
- Bachelor's or higher, adults 25+
- 12%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 61%
- Median home value
- $149,000
2024 vote for president
Not counted for South Chicago Heights on its own: its precincts follow township lines, not the town’s. See the figure for Cook County.
Represent all of South Chicago Heights
Represent part of South Chicago Heights
Each represents the part of South Chicago Heights inside their district. Under each is how many people lived in that part at the 2020 Census, of 4,026 in all.
- NHNapoleon HarrisState Senator, District 15, Democratic32 people in this part
- PJPatrick JoyceState Senator, District 40, Democratic3,994 people in this part
- TJThaddeus JonesState Representative, District 29, Democratic32 people in this part
- ADAnthony DeLucaState Representative, District 80, Democratic3,994 people in this part
South Chicago Heights's districts
U.S. House District 2
All of South Chicago Heights
Held by Robin L. Kelly, Democratic
- Washington office: (202) 225-0773
About 742,600 people, median household income $64,300.
Largest towns: Chicago (part), Calumet City, Danville and 118 more
Illinois Senate District 15
Part of South Chicago Heights: 32 people in 2020
Held by Napoleon Harris, Democratic
- Springfield office: (217) 782-8066
- District office: (708) 893-0552
About 210,100 people, median household income $70,600.
Largest towns: Dolton, South Holland (part), Harvey and 36 more
Illinois Senate District 40
Part of South Chicago Heights: 3,994 people in 2020
Held by Patrick Joyce, Democratic
- Springfield office: (217) 782-7419
- District office: (708) 756-0882
About 216,200 people, median household income $75,300.
Largest towns: Chicago Heights (part), Kankakee (part), Park Forest and 44 more
Illinois House District 29
Part of South Chicago Heights: 32 people in 2020
Held by Thaddeus Jones, Democratic
- Springfield office: (217) 782-8087
- District office: (708) 825-1174
About 102,700 people, median household income $68,300.
Largest towns: South Holland (part), Calumet City (part), Dolton (part) and 23 more
Illinois House District 80
Part of South Chicago Heights: 3,994 people in 2020
Held by Anthony DeLuca, Democratic
- Springfield office: (217) 782-1719
- District office: (708) 754-7900
About 109,600 people, median household income $80,700.
Largest towns: Chicago Heights (part), New Lenox (part), Park Forest (part) and 19 more
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024; towns and counties from the 2020 Census, 119th Congressional District and 2024 state legislative district tabulation. Figures rounded by us. Retrieved 2026-10-19. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024; towns and counties from the 2020 Census, 119th Congressional District and 2024 state legislative district tabulation. Figures rounded by us. Retrieved 2026-10-19. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.