Chicago Heights is a city located in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,776.
Geography
Chicago Heights is located at 41°30′43″ North, 87°38′25″ West (41.512034, -87.640201)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.8 km² (9.6 mi²). 24.8 km² (9.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.10% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 32,776 people, 10,703 households, and 7,823 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,322.3/km² (3,424.4/mi²). There are 11,444 housing units at an average density of 461.7/km² (1,195.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 45.02% White, 37.90% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 13.46% from other races, and 2.70% from two or more races. 23.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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North Chicago is a city located in Lake County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 35,918.
North Chicago has the manufacturing headquarters of Abbott Laboratories and is the location of the Naval Station Great Lakes.
Geography
North Chicago is located at 42°19'20" North, 87°51'16" West (42.322272, -87.854470)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.3 km² (7.8 mi²). 20.3 km² (7.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.13% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 35,918 people, 7,661 households, and 5,577 families residing in the city. The population
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