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Alsip, Illinois

Alsip, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles S of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 14 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Alsip has a population of 19,725.

The People and Families of Alsip

In Alsip, about 51% of adults are married.

Approximately 18% of Alsip is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Alsip.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alsip had a median family income of $54,846.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Alsip residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Alsip Housing

In Alsip, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Alsip, 89% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Alsip use public transportation more than most people in similar villages.

High Points

Alsip strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Alsip Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Alsip Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Alsip Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Alsip Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Alsip, IL

Comparing Alsip to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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