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Westchester

Illinois · 16,718 residents · 3.686 sq mi
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Westchester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $285,600. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,718
−1%since 2000
from 16,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,536 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+3%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Westchester
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,679
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,928 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,941
+1%since 2000
from $29,634 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,232
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $906 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+43%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(11,018)
Black14.1%(2,349)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(2,485)
Asian3.9%(659)
Other1.6%(264)
Diversity Score65.7%(10,976)
Diversity Score
66
+80%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westchester, Illinois?

Westchester, Illinois has about 16,718 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westchester, Illinois?

The typical household in Westchester, Illinois earns about $69,679 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 $285,600, and the typical rent is about $1,232 a month.

How educated are people in Westchester, Illinois?

About 34.3% 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 3.6% 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 583 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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