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Westlake

Illinois · 1,493 residents · 0.921 sq mi
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,333. Population has declined 4% since 2021. Median home value is $182,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 85% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,493
−4%vs 2021
vs 1,560 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,621 / sq mi
−4%vs 2021
vs 1,694 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+2%vs 2021
vs 40.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K20202024Westlake
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,333
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $130,804 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,803
−11%vs 2021
vs $44,944 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing12.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $170,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
0.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+11%vs 2021
vs 1.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,478)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(61)
Diversity Score12.6%(196)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,328)
Black1.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(77)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other4.8%(72)
Diversity Score28.3%(422)
Diversity Score
28
+125%vs 2021
vs 13 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
−2%vs 2021
vs 29.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
+5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.2% in 2021
Female
51.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.8% in 2021
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, Illinois?

Westlake, Illinois has about 1,493 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, Illinois?

The typical household in Westlake, Illinois earns about $126,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westlake, Illinois expensive?

In Westlake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $182,300.

How educated are people in Westlake, Illinois?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Westlake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westlake, Illinois?

About 3.6% of people in Westlake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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