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South Holland is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States and serves as the seat of Thornton Township. The population was 22,147 at the 2000 census.

History

The area currently occupied by South Holland, Illinois was first settled in 1846 by immigrants from South Holland, the Netherlands. When the community formally incorporated as a village in 1894, its population was about 1,000. Originally a general farming community, it later specialized in vegetable growing, especially onion sets. By the 1940s South Holland was known as the Onion Set Capital of the World. The town was built on low ground near the Calumet River and was originally called de Laage Prairie (Low Prairie) to differentiate it from another Dutch settlement further north on higher ground and called de Hooge Prairie (now the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago).

In October 2007, Forbes.com declared South Holland to be the "Most Livable Metro-Area suburb" of the Chicago metropolitan area.[2]

Distinctive Traits

South Holland is an anomaly in Chicago Southland because of its laws [3]. All businesses (except travel related establishments such as hotels, restaurants, and gas stations) are closed on Sunday. This can be seen easily when driving on one of the village's main thoroughfares—162nd Street or South Park Avenue. South Holland is a "dry" municipality; that is, no alcohol is sold anywhere within the village limits. Additionally, the sale or rental of pornographic material is prohibited in South Holland. The village's franchise agreements with cable television providers restrict adult-oriented programming [4]. Zoning restrictions do not allow the development of apartment buildings or condominiums. These laws are a remnant of the village's religious roots as a settlement of conservative DutchReformed immigrants. Even today, South Holland's motto is "A Community of Churches".

Geography

South Holland is located at 41°35′51″N 87°35′57″W

It is bordered by Harvey and Phoenix to the west, Dolton to the north, Thornton to the south, and Calumet City and Lansing to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²), of which, 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.27%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 22,147 people, 7,663 households, and 6,007 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,042.1 people per square mile (1,174.6/km²). There were 7,825 housing units at an average density of 1,074.8/sq mi (415.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 50.81% African American, 45.04% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.93% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.77% of the population.

There were 7,663 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the village the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $60,246, and the median income for a family was $67,451. Males had a median income of $46,582 versus $35,557 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,977. About 2.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government

South Holland is in Illinois' 2nd congressional district.

Economic Data for Zip Code 60473

Household Income Graph

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Household Income Estimated Values (2011) Median Income: $57,992 Average Income: $68,531 Per Capita Income $22,879 Projected Values (2016) Median Income: $62,337 Average Income: $68,663 Per Capita Income $22,870

Own / Rent Estimated Values (2011) Total Home Owners: 7,328 Total Renters: 1,348 Renters: 16% Owners: 84% Projected Values (2016) Total Home Owners: 7,428 Total Renters: 1,441 Renters: 16% Owners: 84%

Household Size Estimated Values (2011) Average Household Size: 2.9 One Person Households: 1,811 Total Families: 6,493 Total Housing Units: 9,298 Vacant Housing Units: 623 Projected Values (2016) Average Household Size: 2.9 One Person Households: 1,680 Total Families: 6,419 Total Housing Units: 9,674 Vacant Housing Units: 804

Note: Household Income figures are based on total household income.

Demographics Data for Zip Code 60473

Age Range Number of people in this zip code by age. Total 25,895 Age 0-14 4,972 Age 15-24 3,921 Age 25-39 4,580 Age 40-59 6,557 Age 60-79 4,233 Age 80+ 1,448

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Population Data for Zip Code 60473

Population Change Estimated Change 2011 -0.7% Projected Change 2016 -3.6%

25,895 25,709 24,955 2010 Census 2011 Estimated 2016 Projected

Notes:

• Figures in the Population Change graph represent total population for the zip code.
• Estimated Change 2011 shows the percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2011.
• Projected Change 2016 shows the projected percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2016.

Public Schools in Zip Code 60473

Private Schools in Zip Code 60473