South Holland, IL Demographics

A map of South Holland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	15,661	17,277	74.9%	80.5%
Hispanic	2,176	1,417	10.4%	6.6%
White	2,130	2,094	10.2%	9.8%
Multiracial	532	478	2.5%	2.2%
Asian	212	87	1.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	200	112	1.0%	0.5%

South Holland, Illinois has an estimated population of 20,911, a slight decrease from the 21,465 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.9% Black, 10.4% Hispanic, 10.2% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Holland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Holland has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Holland, that probability was 33.8% in 2020 and 41.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Holland is ranked the 116th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Holland was ranked the 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Holland's White Population

2,130 residents of South Holland, or 10.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Holland is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. South Holland ranks 1441st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Holland's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of South Holland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.2%.

South Holland is more White than neighboring Dolton (5.1% White), Phoenix (1% White), and Harvey (2.4% White). South Holland is less White than neighboring Thornton (41.4% White), and East Hazel Crest (21.9% White).

South Holland's Black Population

15,661 residents of South Holland, or 74.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Holland is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. South Holland ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Holland's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Black residents' share of South Holland's population has decreased from 80.5% to 74.9%.

South Holland is more Black than neighboring Thornton (34.8% Black), Harvey (53.6% Black), and East Hazel Crest (52.5% Black). South Holland is less Black than neighboring Dolton (89.7% Black), and Phoenix (76.9% Black).

South Holland's Asian Population

212 residents of South Holland, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Holland is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. South Holland ranks 720th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Holland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 143.7%. Asian residents' share of South Holland's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

South Holland is more Asian than neighboring Dolton (0.2% Asian), Phoenix (0% Asian), and East Hazel Crest (0% Asian). South Holland is less Asian than neighboring Thornton (1.1% Asian), and Harvey (2.2% Asian).

South Holland's Hispanic Population

2,176 residents of South Holland, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Holland is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Holland ranks 404th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Holland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.6%. Hispanic residents' share of South Holland's population has increased from 6.6% to 10.4%.

South Holland is more Hispanic than neighboring Dolton (1.9% Hispanic). South Holland is less Hispanic than neighboring Thornton (21.1% Hispanic), Phoenix (22% Hispanic), Harvey (39.1% Hispanic), and East Hazel Crest (16.4% Hispanic).

South Holland's Native American/Other Population

200 residents of South Holland, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Holland is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Holland ranks 489th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Holland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 78.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Holland's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.

South Holland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dolton (0.3% Native American/Other), Thornton (0.4% Native American/Other), Phoenix (0% Native American/Other), and Harvey (0.2% Native American/Other). South Holland is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Hazel Crest (1.3% Native American/Other).

South Holland's Multiracial Population

532 residents of South Holland, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Holland is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. South Holland ranks 1195th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Holland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Multiracial residents' share of South Holland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

South Holland is more Multiracial than neighboring Thornton (1.1% Multiracial), and Phoenix (0.1% Multiracial). South Holland is less Multiracial than neighboring Dolton (2.7% Multiracial), and East Hazel Crest (7.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.