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Westville

Illinois · 3,202 residents · 1.678 sq mi
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Westville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,202
+1%since 2000
from 3,175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,908 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+3%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Westville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,393
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,654 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,707
+12%since 2000
from $17,538 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+20%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,100)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(95)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(3,097)
Black0.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(29)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0.5%(17)
Diversity Score6.9%(220)
Diversity Score
7
+129%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westville, Illinois?

Westville, Illinois has about 3,202 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westville, Illinois?

The typical household in Westville, Illinois earns about $39,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westville, Illinois expensive?

In Westville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $75,400, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Westville, Illinois?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westville, Illinois?

About 11.1% of people in Westville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Westville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 185 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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