NEIGHBORHOOD
West Loop Gate
Illinois · Chicago · 14,649 residents · 0.39 sq mi
The short version
West Loop Gate is a neighborhood of 14,649 people in Chicago. This is an unusually credentialed place: 89% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 27% of the housing stock. That is roughly 73% ahead of the Chicago median. This skews young, with a median age of 32.4. Density works out to 37,755 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West Loop Gate; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
14,649
Population density
37,755 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.39 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$134,810
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$133,003
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.4%
Public administration16%
Retail trade7.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Information3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$413,435
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,286
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.8%
73.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.43 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(7,681)
Black7.1%(1,036)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,629)
Asian22.3%(3,266)
Other7.1%(1,037)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(7,681)
Black7.1%(1,036)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,629)
Asian22.3%(3,266)
Other7.1%(1,037)
Diversity Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
89.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
89.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Foreign born
19.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in West Loop Gate, Chicago, Illinois?
West Loop Gate, Chicago, Illinois has about 14,649 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Loop Gate, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in West Loop Gate, Chicago, Illinois earns about $134,810 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Loop Gate, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In West Loop Gate, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $413,435, and the typical rent is about $2,286 a month.
How educated are people in West Loop Gate, Chicago, Illinois?
About 89.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Loop Gate, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Loop Gate, Chicago, Illinois?
About 6.0% of people in West Loop Gate, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024