Blue Island, IL

Census Place

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2024 Population
21,741
US Senator
Dick Durbin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tammy Duckworth
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
38.1
3.81% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
17.1%
5.95% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$59,489
2.42% 1-year decline
2024 Median Property Value
$178,700
5.24% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
9,820
10.8% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Blue Island, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.2% of the residents in Blue Island, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Blue Island, IL are Cannella School of Hair Design-Blue Island (2 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2024, the median property value in Blue Island, IL was $178,700, and the homeownership rate was 51.8%.

Most people in Blue Island, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Blue Island, IL was 2 cars per household.

United StatesIllinoisCook County, ILChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WICook County (South Central)--Worth & Calumet Townships PUMA, ILCook County (South Central)--Bremen & Orland (East) Townships PUMA, ILCook County (Southeast)--Thornton Township PUMA, ILChicago City (Southwest)--Auburn Gresham, Washington Heights, Morgan Park & Beverly PUMA, IL

Population & Diversity

Blue Island, IL is home to a population of 21.7k people, from which 86.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 22% of Blue Island, IL residents were born outside of the country (4.77k people).

In 2024, there were 1.09 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.68k people) in Blue Island, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.14k Other (Hispanic) and 3.91k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

86.2%
2024 Citizenship
88.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 86.2% of Blue Island, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Blue Island, IL was 88.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Blue Island, IL
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.68k ± 945
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    6.14k ± 1.13k
  3. White (Non-Hispanic)
    3.91k ± 668
47.5%
Hispanic Population
10.3k people

In 2024, there were 1.09 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.68k people) in Blue Island, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.14k Other (Hispanic) and 3.91k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

47.5% of the people in Blue Island, IL are hispanic (10.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Blue Island, IL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.
Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    633,244 ± 19,044 people
  2. India
    161,770 ± 9,812 people
  3. Poland
    119,556 ± 8,449 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 633,244 Illinois residents, followed by India with 161,770 and Poland with 119,556.

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Foreign-Born Population

22%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
4.77k people
19.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
4.55k people

As of 2024, 22% of Blue Island, IL residents (4.77k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Blue Island, IL was 19.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    220 ± 123
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    115 ± 105
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    62 ± 66

Blue Island, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Blue Island, IL employs 9.82k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Blue Island, IL were Manufacturing (1,340 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,261 people), and Retail Trade (1,251 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($90,500), Finance & Insurance ($69,831), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,311).

Employment

Occupations

9.82k
2024 Value
± 1,011
−10.8%
1 Year decline
± 15.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Blue Island, IL declined at a rate of −10.8%, from 11k employees to 9.82k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Blue Island, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,180 people), Production Occupations (992 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (836 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Blue Island, IL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.82k
2024 Value
± 1,011
−10.8%
1 Year decline
± 15.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Blue Island, IL declined at a rate of −10.8%, from 11k employees to 9.82k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Blue Island, IL, are Manufacturing (1,340 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,261 people), and Retail Trade (1,251 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Blue Island, IL, though some of these residents may live in Blue Island, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,977
Median earning men ± $3,910
$37,688
Median earning women ± $5,283

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,598), Manufacturing ($56,961), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($90,734), Public Administration ($68,929), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,281).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.47%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Blue Island, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin
Senator from Illinois2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Tammy Duckworth
Senator from Illinois3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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Education

In 2021, universities in Blue Island, IL awarded 2 degrees. The student population of Blue Island, IL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 3 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Blue Island, IL are Black or African American (2 and 100%).

The largest universities in Blue Island, IL by number of degrees awarded are Cannella School of Hair Design-Blue Island (2 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Blue Island, IL are General Cosmetology (2 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 3 students enrolled in Blue Island, IL, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 3 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology
Most Common
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Blue Island, IL was General Cosmetology with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Blue Island, IL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Cannella School of Hair Design-Blue Island
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cannella School of Hair Design-Blue Island with 2 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Blue Island, IL, which is 0 times less than the 2 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 2 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 0 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Blue Island, IL was $178,700 in 2024, which is 0.537 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $169,800 to $178,700, a 5.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Blue Island, IL is 51.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Blue Island, IL have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Blue Island, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$178,700
Median Property Value 2024
±$13,106
$4,383
Median Property Taxes
±$628

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Blue Island, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Blue Island, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

51.8%
Homeownership
2024
58.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 51.8% of the housing units in Blue Island, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$59,489
Median Household Income
± $8,134
8.46k
Number of Households
± 939

In 2024, the median household income of the 8.46k households in Blue Island, IL declined from $59,489 from the previous year's value of $60,965.

The following chart displays the households in Blue Island, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Blue Island, IL is from Illinois.
0.474
2023 Wage GINI in Illinois
0.477
2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2023, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.554% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (68.6%)
  2. Carpooled (11.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.22%)

In 2024, 68.6% of workers in Blue Island, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (8.22%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

29 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Blue Island, IL have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.74% of the workforce in Blue Island, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Blue Island, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Blue Island, IL have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Blue Island, IL (3.71k out of 21.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Blue Island, IL is Hispanic, followed by Black and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

86.7% of the population of Blue Island, IL has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 7.02% on non-group plans, and 0.308% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

13.3%
Uninsured
44.1%
Employer Coverage
24.5%
Medicaid
10.8%
Medicare
7.02%
Non-Group
0.308%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Blue Island, IL grew by 3.86% from 12.8% to 13.3%.

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