Blue Island, IL Profile
Blue Island, IL, population 22,247, is located
in Illinois's Cook county,
about 13.4 miles from Chicago and 17.8 miles from Gary.
Through the 90's Blue Island's population has grown by about 11%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Blue Island has declined by about 3%. Since 2005 Blue Island's population has declined by about 2%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 54% |
| African American | 24% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 21% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 7.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 23,463 | N/A |
| 2001 | 23,436 | -0.12% |
| 2002 | 23,265 | -0.73% |
| 2003 | 23,115 | -0.64% |
| 2004 | 22,872 | -1.05% |
| 2005 | 22,611 | -1.14% |
| 2006 | 22,292 | -1.41% |
| 2007 | 22,152 | -0.63% |
| 2008 | 22,189 | 0.17% |
| 2009 | 22,247 | 0.26% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $36,520 |
Location
| Elevation | 635 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
