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West Chicago

Illinois · 25,614 residents · 15.392 sq mi
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West Chicago is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $247,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,614
+9%since 2000
from 23,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,664 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+28%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K21K25K29K1990201020202024West Chicago
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,098
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,424 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,245
+57%since 2000
from $19,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,130
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $785 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+27%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(8,906)
Black2.7%(701)
Hispanic / Latino51.9%(13,282)
Asian7.9%(2,028)
Other1.5%(391)
Diversity Score74.2%(18,996)
Diversity Score
74
+12%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
32.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Chicago, Illinois?

West Chicago, Illinois has about 25,614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Chicago, Illinois earns about $77,098 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 $247,100, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in West Chicago, Illinois?

About 29.0% 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 10.5% 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 10,818 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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

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