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Westmont

Illinois · 24,429 residents · 5.015 sq mi
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Westmont has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% 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 $314,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% 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
24,429
−1%since 2000
from 24,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,871 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+11%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,902
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,229
+64%since 2000
from $26,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,175
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $759 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
47.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+35%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(18,193)
Black5.3%(1,309)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,714)
Asian11.9%(2,921)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.2%(12,561)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(15,243)
Black6.9%(1,683)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(3,107)
Asian14.6%(3,576)
Other2.8%(681)
Diversity Score70.3%(17,179)
Diversity Score
70
+37%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
23.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westmont, Illinois?

Westmont, Illinois has about 24,429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westmont, Illinois?

The typical household in Westmont, Illinois earns about $69,902 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 $314,400, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in Westmont, Illinois?

About 46.8% 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 11.3% 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 3,201 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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