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Western Springs

Illinois · 12,975 residents · 2.785 sq mi
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Western Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,866. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $557,600. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 138% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,975
+4%since 2000
from 12,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,659 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+6%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Western Springs
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,866
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,876 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,092
+26%since 2000
from $43,699 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$557,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $932 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+29%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(12,118)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(212)
Asian0.7%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(800)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(12,294)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(361)
Asian1.4%(179)
Other0.5%(66)
Diversity Score12.1%(1,569)
Diversity Score
12
+89%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
32.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
16.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Western Springs, Illinois?

Western Springs, Illinois has about 12,975 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Western Springs, Illinois earns about $132,866 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 $557,600, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Western Springs, Illinois?

About 72.2% 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 2.5% 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 991 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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