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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Chicago

Illinois · 23,469 residents · 15.392 sq mi
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West Chicago is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,424. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $160,200. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,469
+59%since 1990
from 14,796 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,525 / sq mi
+59%since 1990
from 961 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
27.8
−1%since 1990
from 28.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K21K25K29K1990201020202024West Chicago
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,424
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,406 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,287
+46%since 1990
from $13,241 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $559 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.8%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.0%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−10%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Chicago, Illinois?

West Chicago, Illinois has about 23,469 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Chicago, Illinois earns about $63,424 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 $160,200, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in West Chicago, Illinois?

About 21.9% 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 9.3% of people in West Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Chicago, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, West Chicago, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,673 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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