West Chicago

County:: DuPage County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 15.392
State:: Illinois

West Chicago is a city located in DuPage County, Illinois. West Chicago has a 2025 population of 24,817. West Chicago is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,564 in 2020.

The average household income in West Chicago is $127,577 with a poverty rate of 12.14%. The median age in West Chicago is 35.8 years: 36.4 years for males, and 35 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Chicago includes 44.63% White, 24.07% other race, 10.43% Asian, 3.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	11,350	44.63%
Other race	6,121	24.07%
Two or more races	4,330	17.02%
Asian	2,652	10.43%
Black or African American	930	3.66%
Native American	51	0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Chicago Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Chicago's average per capita income is $47,708. Household income levels show a median of $100,568. The poverty rate stands at 12.14%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$139,290	-
Families	$120,299	$140,842
Households	$100,568	$127,577
Non Families	$59,081	$69,280

$47,708

Average Income

$100,568

Median Household Income

12.14%

Poverty Rate