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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Western Springs

Illinois · 12,493 residents · 2.785 sq mi
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Western Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,876. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $322,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents. Households here earn about 112% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,493
+4%since 1990
from 11,984 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,486 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 4,303 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
−2%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Western Springs
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$98,876
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,454 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$43,699
+57%since 1990
from $27,848 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$322,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$932
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $878 in 1990
US average: $602
95.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 93.4% in 1990
4.6% rent
3.3
+14%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(11,716)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(98)
Asian1.7%(209)
Diversity Score7.4%(888)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(12,118)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(212)
Asian0.7%(90)
Diversity Score6.4%(800)
6
−14%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.4%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 95.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Western Springs, Illinois?

Western Springs, Illinois has about 12,493 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Western Springs, Illinois earns about $98,876 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 $322,000, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Western Springs, Illinois?

About 66.4% 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 0.9% 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 509 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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