South Holland, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
South Holland, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | South Holland | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,419 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3091.7 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.50% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.5 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,089 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in South Holland declined by 5.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,419 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in South Holland is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.1% of residents. That is 2.7 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,872 21.7% +0.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,938 17.6% -4.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,170 23.1% +2.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,800 16.9% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.1% of the people living in South Holland and men 46.9%.
- Women 53.1% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 46.9% Illinois 49.4%
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Economy
South Holland has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | South Holland | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,765 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.26% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 12.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in South Holland is about 4% lower than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | South Holland | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $97,060 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,568 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.8% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in South Holland is about 5.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,568 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in South Holland spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 265 hours, about 11.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | South Holland | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.8 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.6 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 265 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,220 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 41,510 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,207 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in South Holland is 32 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
South Holland has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | South Holland | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Health
South Holland has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | South Holland | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
South Holland, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How South Holland, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Holland, IL | 22,419 | $80,765 #1/2 | $97,060 #2/2 | 31.8 min #2/2 |
| Dolton, IL | 20,134 | $55,942 | $106,779 | 30.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South Holland, Illinois.
How many people live in South Holland, Illinois?
About 22,419 people live in South Holland, Illinois, in 8,089 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 40.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is South Holland, Illinois mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, South Holland, Illinois has 3,092 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 36 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is South Holland, Illinois an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.2 times the median household income ($97,060 against $80,765), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,568 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in South Holland, Illinois?
Unemployment in South Holland, Illinois is 12.1%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in South Holland, Illinois have a college degree?
23.8% of adults in South Holland, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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