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Population Review

Blue Island city, IL — Population & Demographics

Blue Island city, IL has a population of 23,416. The median household income is $60,965 and the median age is 36.7.

23,416

Population

$60,965

Median Income

$169,800

Median Home Value

36.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White35.0%
Black or African American35.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,965

Median Household Income

$28,361

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$169,800

Median Home Value

$1,071

Median Rent

49.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

81.8%

High School+

19.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

8.2%

Drive Alone

69.4%

Public Transit

5.7%

Work From Home

27.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

8.3%

Foreign Born

64.9%

Non-English at Home

4.6%

Veterans

12.1%

With Disability

87.2%

Health Insurance

91.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.6%
Manufacturing14.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.5%
Construction9.7%
Retail Trade7.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Public Administration3.7%
Information2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Blue Island city, IL has a population of 23,416 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Blue Island city, IL is $60,965, with 9.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Blue Island city, IL is $169,800, with median rent at $1,071.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.