NEIGHBORHOOD
West Elsdon
Illinois · Chicago · 17,901 residents · 1.182 sq mi
The short version
West Elsdon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,052. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $254,181. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up West Elsdon; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
17,901
Population density
15,145 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,052
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,470
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
Retail trade11.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Other services5.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Public administration4.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Education & health services0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$254,181
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,301
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(2,370)
Black1.3%(238)
Hispanic / Latino83.1%(14,882)
Asian2.3%(410)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score36.3%(6,503)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(2,370)
Black1.3%(238)
Hispanic / Latino83.1%(14,882)
Asian2.3%(410)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score36.3%(6,503)
Diversity Score
36
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
33.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in West Elsdon, Chicago, Illinois?
West Elsdon, Chicago, Illinois has about 17,901 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Elsdon, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in West Elsdon, Chicago, Illinois earns about $79,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Elsdon, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In West Elsdon, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $254,181, and the typical rent is about $1,301 a month.
How educated are people in West Elsdon, Chicago, Illinois?
About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Elsdon, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Elsdon, Chicago, Illinois?
About 10.8% of people in West Elsdon, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024