Prospect Heights, IL

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2021 Population

16,021

0.219% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

3.62% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.56%

14.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$77,763

7.26% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$310,500

3.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Prospect Heights, IL had a population of 16k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $77,763. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Prospect Heights, IL grew from 15,986 to 16,021, a 0.219% increase and its median household income grew from $72,500 to $77,763, a 7.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Prospect Heights, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.6%), Other (Hispanic) (20.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.29%), White (Hispanic) (8.94%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.77%).

None of the households in Prospect Heights, 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.

82.6% of the residents in Prospect Heights, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Chicago Professional Center (131 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Prospect Heights, IL was $310,500, and the homeownership rate was 65.7%.

Most people in Prospect Heights, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Prospect Heights, IL was 2 cars per household.

United States Illinois Cook County, IL Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Wheeling Township (North & East) PUMA, IL Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL

Population & Diversity

Prospect Heights, IL is home to a population of 16k people, from which 82.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 37.9% of Prospect Heights, IL residents were born outside of the country (6.08k people).

In 2021, there were 2.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.91k people) in Prospect Heights, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.33k Other (Hispanic) and 1.49k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

82.6%

2021 Citizenship

80.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 82.6% of Prospect Heights, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Prospect Heights, IL was 80.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Prospect Heights, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Prospect Heights, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.91k ± 728
Other (Hispanic)
3.33k ± 908
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.49k ± 438

32.5%

Hispanic Population

5.2k people

32.5% of the people in Prospect Heights, IL are hispanic (5.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Prospect Heights, IL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

37.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.08k people

38%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.07k people

As of 2021, 37.9% of Prospect Heights, IL residents (6.08k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Prospect Heights, IL was 38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Prospect Heights, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
227 ± 156
Korea
81 ± 54
Gulf War (2001-)
37 ± 38

Prospect Heights, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Prospect Heights, IL employs 8.26k people. The largest industries in Prospect Heights, IL are Manufacturing (1,652 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,008 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (898 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($129,961), Public Administration ($109,643), and Utilities ($103,750).

Employment

Occupations

8.26k

2021 Value

± 801

−0.181%

1 Year decline

± 13.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Prospect Heights, IL declined at a rate of −0.181%, from 8.28k employees to 8.26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Prospect Heights, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,007 people), Production Occupations (887 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (763 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Prospect Heights, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.26k

2021 Value

± 801

−0.181%

1 Year decline

± 13.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Prospect Heights, IL declined at a rate of −0.181%, from 8.28k employees to 8.26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Prospect Heights, IL, are Manufacturing (1,652 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,008 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (898 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Prospect Heights, IL, though some of these residents may live in Prospect Heights, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,139

Median earning men ± $7,996

$29,247

Median earning women ± $3,661

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($157,174), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,344), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,821).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($128,398), Public Administration ($108,631), and Wholesale Trade ($41,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Prospect Heights, IL awarded 131 degrees. The student population of Prospect Heights, IL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 124 male students and 3 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Prospect Heights, IL are White (52 and 39.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (40 and 30.5%), Asian (23 and 17.6%), and Black or African American (16 and 12.2%).

The largest universities in Prospect Heights, IL by number of degrees awarded are Chicago Professional Center (131 and 100%).

The most popular majors in N/A are HVAC Maintenance (80 and 61.1%), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (51 and 38.9%), and General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair (0 and 0%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Prospect Heights, IL was $310,500 in 2021, which is 1.27 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $301,100 to $310,500, a 3.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Prospect Heights, IL is 65.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Prospect Heights, IL have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Prospect Heights, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Prospect Heights, IL is $77,763. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Prospect Heights, IL was Census Tract 8029 with a value of $146,630, followed by Census Tract 8016.03 and Census Tract 8026.09, with respective values of $65,417 and $56,045.

Property

$310,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$26,158

$4,156

Median Property Taxes

±$482

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 Prospect Heights, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

65.7%

Homeownership

2021

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.7% of the housing units in Prospect Heights, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Prospect Heights, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8029
Census Tract 8016.03
Census Tract 8026.09

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Prospect Heights, IL was Census Tract 8029 with a value of $146,630, followed by Census Tract 8016.03 and Census Tract 8026.09, with respective values of $65,417 and $56,045.

The following map shows all of the places in Prospect Heights, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,763

Median Household Income

± $8,537

6.33k

Number of Households

± 665

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.33k households in Prospect Heights, IL grew to $77,763 from the previous year's value of $72,500.

The following chart displays the households in Prospect Heights, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Prospect Heights, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70.6%)
Worked At Home (13.8%)
Carpooled (11.6%)

In 2021, 70.6% of workers in Prospect Heights, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.8%) and those who carpooled to work (11.6%).

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.

Commute Time

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Prospect Heights, IL have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in Prospect Heights, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Prospect Heights, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Prospect Heights, IL (1.35k out of 15.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Prospect Heights, IL is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.5% of the population of Prospect Heights, IL has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.382% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see 1046 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.853% decrease from the previous year (1055 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1046 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 314 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,046 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cook County, IL

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see an average of 1,046 patients per year. This represents a 0.853% decrease from the previous year (1,055 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cook County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.5%

Uninsured

42.7%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.382%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Prospect Heights, IL declined by 3.69% from 13% to 12.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Prospect Heights, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.