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Westchester

Illinois · 16,300 residents (2025 est.) · 3.686 sq mi
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Westchester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,954. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $327,300. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,436
−2%since 2000
from 16,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,459 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 4,564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.6
+15%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,300 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Westchester
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,954
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,928 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,964
+75%since 2000
from $29,634 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+13%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,794
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $906 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(13,919)
Black7.2%(1,207)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(956)
Asian3.4%(576)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.5%(6,142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(7,950)
Black20%(3,294)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(4,371)
Asian3.8%(617)
Other1.2%(204)
Diversity Score81.7%(13,428)
Diversity Score
82
+124%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.4%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 81.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 74.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 15.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westchester, Illinois?

Westchester, Illinois has about 16,436 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westchester, Illinois?

The typical household in Westchester, Illinois earns about $98,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westchester, Illinois expensive?

In Westchester, Illinois, the median home is worth about $327,300, and the typical rent is about $1,794 a month.

How educated are people in Westchester, Illinois?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Westchester, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westchester, Illinois?

About 5.0% of people in Westchester, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westchester, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Westchester, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 865 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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