Blue Island, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Blue Island, Illinois Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
23,160
Unemployment
13.1%
Poverty
18.3%
Median Home
$126,900
Median Income
$51,859
Median Rent
$897
Blue Island SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
5
Commute
5
Blue Island, IL Crime Report
456
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,979.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-15.63%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Blue Island / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 456 | 1,979.4 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 127 | 551.3 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.3 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 54 | 234.4 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 55 | 238.7 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 329 | 1,428.1 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 79 | 342.9 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 201 | 872.5 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 49 | 212.7 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
Blue Island, IL Cost Of Living
96
Blue Island's Overall Cost Of Living
Blue Island's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Blue Island | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
Blue Island, IL Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Burnhamandroot | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User Burnhamandroot | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User photo by Sean Lamb (Slamb | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User Ken Jellema | GFDL
Rankings for Blue Island in Illinois
Map Of Blue Island, IL
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
Westmont, IL
Population 24,677
10
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Population 10,883
Population over time in Blue Island
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,160 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 22,636 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 22,446 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 22,446 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 23,096 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 23,453 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 23,621 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 23,457 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 23,520 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 22,990 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Blue Island
| Race | Blue Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.7% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 31.2% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 47.0% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Blue Island
| Gender | Blue Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Blue Island for adults over 25
| Education | Blue Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Blue Island, Illinois
| Income | Blue Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.0% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
