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Western Springs

Illinois · 13,588 residents (2025 est.) · 2.785 sq mi
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#44Most educatedof 6,82683.8%#52Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.3%#92Highest median household incomeof 6,818$230,255#116Highest homeownership rateof 6,82395.6%
The short version

Western Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $230,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $739,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,446
+8%since 2000
from 12,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,828 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 4,481 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,588 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Western Springs
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.8%(1,185)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.1%(1,361)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(1,205)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.5%(874)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(413)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.8%(640)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.1%(1,765)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.3%(1,924)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(2,017)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748%(1,082)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(702)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(278)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$230,255
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,876 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,158
+138%since 2000
from $43,699 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+6%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services24.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration22%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$739,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,006
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $932 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−29%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Western Springs on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(12,118)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(212)
Asian0.7%(90)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(11,850)
Black0.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(773)
Asian2.1%(276)
Other3.8%(507)
Diversity Score
27
+81%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.5%(471)
Puerto Rican0.6%(83)
Ecuadorian0.5%(61)
Peruvian0.1%(19)
Spaniard0.1%(17)
Cuban0.1%(11)
Guatemalan0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.7%(91)
Korean0.6%(80)
Filipino0.4%(52)
Pakistani0.1%(20)
Thai0.1%(13)
Taiwanese0.1%(10)
Chinese0%(4)
Ancestry
Irish26.8%(3,601)
German24.1%(3,242)
Italian17.4%(2,338)
Polish10.4%(1,396)
English9.5%(1,272)
French4.1%(550)
Scottish2.9%(395)
Czech2.5%(330)
Croatian2.4%(317)
Swedish2.1%(278)
Dutch1.4%(183)
Greek1.3%(181)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
American1.1%(151)
Hungarian1%(131)
Lithuanian0.9%(116)
Slovak0.7%(96)
Serbian0.7%(95)
Ukrainian0.7%(93)
Belgian0.7%(90)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(80)
Canadian0.6%(77)
Norwegian0.5%(70)
Swiss0.5%(68)
Macedonian0.4%(60)
Austrian0.4%(57)
Russian0.4%(54)
Slovene0.4%(48)
Arab0.3%(46)
Welsh0.3%(39)
Finnish0.2%(30)
British0.2%(27)
Danish0.1%(16)
Romanian0.1%(16)
Turkish0.1%(8)
Portuguese0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.2%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.2%(938)
Married74.2%(3,622)
Widowed1.7%(84)
Divorced4.9%(237)
Women 15+
Never married18%(865)
Married71.9%(3,462)
Widowed6.4%(306)
Divorced3.8%(181)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Western Springs, Illinois?

Western Springs, Illinois has about 13,446 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Western Springs, Illinois?

The typical household in Western Springs, Illinois earns about $230,255 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Western Springs, Illinois expensive?

In Western Springs, Illinois, the median home is worth about $739,400, and the typical rent is about $2,006 a month.

How educated are people in Western Springs, Illinois?

About 83.8% of adults age 25 and over in Western Springs, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Western Springs, Illinois?

About 1.3% of people in Western Springs, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Western Springs, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Western Springs, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,462 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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