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Western Springs

Illinois · 13,629 residents · 2.785 sq mi
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Western Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $184,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $609,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 169% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,629
+9%since 2000
from 12,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,894 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4,486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+3%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Western Springs
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$184,412
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,876 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,877
+85%since 2000
from $43,699 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$609,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,036
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $932 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
5.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(12,309)
Black0.4%(57)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(624)
Asian1.8%(246)
Other1.4%(184)
Diversity Score19.5%(2,658)
Diversity Score
20
+205%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Western Springs, Illinois?

Western Springs, Illinois has about 13,629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Western Springs, Illinois earns about $184,412 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 $609,600, and the typical rent is about $2,036 a month.

How educated are people in Western Springs, Illinois?

About 79.5% 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 3.0% 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 1,645 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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