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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Chicago

Illinois · 14,796 residents · 15.392 sq mi
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West Chicago is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,406. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 8,673 residents. Median home value is $94,100. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,796
−37%vs 2000
vs 23,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
961 / sq mi
−37%vs 2000
vs 1,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.2
+2%vs 2000
vs 27.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K17K21K25K29K1990201020202024West Chicago
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,406
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,424 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,241
−31%vs 2000
vs $19,287 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$94,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $160,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$559
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $785 in 2000
US average: $450
55.9%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.8% in 2000
44.1% rent
2.5
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(11,052)
Black1.4%(326)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(11,405)
Asian1.9%(448)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.5%(15,609)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(12,245)
Black1.8%(270)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(4,416)
Asian1.3%(190)
Other14.1%(2,091)
Diversity Score66.1%(9,780)
66
−1%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.1%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Chicago, Illinois?

West Chicago, Illinois has about 14,796 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Chicago, Illinois?

The typical household in West Chicago, Illinois earns about $37,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Chicago, Illinois expensive?

In West Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $94,100, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in West Chicago, Illinois?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Chicago, Illinois?

About 6.9% of people in West Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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