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The Preston Heights CDP(1) had a population of 2,449 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Preston Heights ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Preston Heights is located at latitude 41.4917 and longitude -88.0817 in Will County. The formal boundaries for the Preston Heights Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 0.94 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Will County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Preston Heights Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Preston Heights Census Designated Place is located within Township of Joliet, a minor civil division (MCD) of Will County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,449 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,117 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 65 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,625 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,593 |
| Median Home Value | $144,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,080 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 589 (54.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 427 (39.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 64 (5.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,016 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Family Households | 602 (59.3%) |
The table below compares Preston Heights to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 466 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 234 | 84th |
| Median Household Income | # 1209 | 17th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1268 | 13th |
| Diversity Index | # 30 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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