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Westmont

Illinois · 24,554 residents · 5.015 sq mi
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Westmont is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,422. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $171,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,554
+16%since 1990
from 21,228 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,896 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 4,233 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+9%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,422
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,315 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,394
+48%since 1990
from $17,874 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $129,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $572 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
45.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−4%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(18,490)
Black3.5%(736)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(741)
Asian8.5%(1,811)
Diversity Score35.3%(7,496)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(18,193)
Black5.3%(1,309)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,714)
Asian11.9%(2,921)
Diversity Score51.2%(12,561)
Diversity Score
51
+45%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 29.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−18%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westmont, Illinois?

Westmont, Illinois has about 24,554 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westmont, Illinois?

The typical household in Westmont, Illinois earns about $51,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westmont, Illinois expensive?

In Westmont, Illinois, the median home is worth about $171,000, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Westmont, Illinois?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Westmont, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westmont, Illinois?

About 5.8% of people in Westmont, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westmont, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Westmont, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,326 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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