As of the census of 2005, there were 31,373 people. As of the census of 2000, there were 31,373 people, 10,703 households, and 7,823 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,322.3/km sq (3,424.4/mi sq). There were 11,444 housing units at an average density of 461.7/km sq (1,195.7/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 45.02% White, 37.90% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 13.46% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 2.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.77% of the population. There were 10,703 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 22.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.53. In the city the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $36,958, and the median income for a family was $42,681. Males had a median income of $34,207 versus $26,276 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,963. About 13.7% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over. in Chicago Heights Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Heights%2C_Illinois