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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westchester

Illinois · 16,824 residents · 3.686 sq mi
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Westchester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,928. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $169,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,824
−3%since 1990
from 17,301 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,564 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 4,694 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.9
+2%since 1990
from 44.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Westchester
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,928
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,635 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,634
+48%since 1990
from $20,009 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$169,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$906
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $713 in 1990
US average: $602
93.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 92.6% in 1990
6.4% rent
2.9
+2%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(16,709)
Black0.3%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(270)
Asian2.6%(450)
Diversity Score11.8%(2,050)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(13,919)
Black7.2%(1,207)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(956)
Asian3.4%(576)
Diversity Score36.5%(6,142)
37
+208%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westchester, Illinois?

Westchester, Illinois has about 16,824 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westchester, Illinois?

The typical household in Westchester, Illinois earns about $58,928 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 $169,300, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Westchester, Illinois?

About 30.8% 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 2.5% 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 477 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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