West Chicago is a city located in DuPage County Illinois. West Chicago has a 2024 population of 24,966. West Chicago is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.34% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Chicago was:
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% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,436 | 3.37 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 4,179 | 3.85 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Non Family | 1,603 | 1.28 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 1,010 | 4.25 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Male | 644 | 4.04 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.37
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,297 | 8.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,399 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,111 | 19.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,046 | 12.8% |
| High School Graduate | 3,797 | 23.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,835 | 11.48% |
| Some College | 2,505 | 15.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,746 | 3,980 | 546 |
| White | 6,717 | 6,524 | 3,120 |
| Other Race | 3,321 | 1,769 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 2,319 | 1,431 | 383 |
| Asian | 1,840 | 1,687 | 1,344 |
| Black | 513 | 414 | 62 |
| Native American | 40 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,500 | $87,625 | $55,238 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,958 | $116,193 | $71,481 |
| High School Graduate | $36,122 | $37,165 | $30,577 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,923 | $40,807 | $24,786 |
| Overall | $47,708 | $53,557 | $42,086 |
| Some College | $46,582 | $54,549 | $35,991 |
$47,708
Average Earnings
$53,557
Average Male
$42,086
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.54% of West Chicago residents speak only English, while 51.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,132 | 2,567 | 21.16% |
| Other | 6,115 | 1,556 | 25.45% |
| Multiple | 4,315 | 594 | 13.77% |
| White | 8,645 | 347 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 2,646 | 46 | 1.74% |
| Black | 891 | 28 | 3.14% |
12.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.42%
Male Poverty Rate
11.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Chicago is Other, with 25.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Chicago is Asian, with 1.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.57% |
| High School | 12.69% |
| Some College | 9.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.66% |
| Male Employed | 5.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.77% |
| Female Employed | 5.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $120,299 | $140,842 |
| Households | $100,568 | $127,577 |
| Married Families | $139,290 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,081 | $69,280 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
500
Number of Veterans
487
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 141 |
| Vietnam | 131 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
| 75+ | 97 |
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 65 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 346 | 3.68% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 1.06% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 1.85% |
| Black | 27 | 4.72% |
| Asian | 27 | 1.32% |
| Other Race | 27 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 18 | 35.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.09%
Born in West Chicago
68.16%
Native Born
31.84%
Foreign Born
17.22%
Non Citizen
14.62%
Naturalized
68.16% of West Chicago residents were born in the United States, with 57.09% having been born in Illinois. 17.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,220 | -149 | -0.61% |
| 2028 | 24,369 | -149 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 24,518 | -150 | -0.61% |
| 2026 | 24,668 | -149 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 24,817 | -149 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 24,966 | -150 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 25,116 | -77 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 25,193 | -225 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 25,418 | -146 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 25,564 | -1,254 | -4.68% |
| 2019 | 26,818 | -227 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 27,045 | -196 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 27,241 | -100 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 27,341 | -162 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 27,503 | -59 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 27,562 | -30 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 27,592 | 73 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 27,519 | 95 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 27,424 | 152 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 27,272 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,469 | 8,673 | 58.62% |
| 1990 | 14,796 | 2,246 | 17.9% |
| 1980 | 12,550 | 2,439 | 24.12% |
| 1970 | 10,111 | 3,257 | 47.52% |
| 1960 | 6,854 | 2,881 | 72.51% |
| 1950 | 3,973 | 618 | 18.42% |
| 1940 | 3,355 | -122 | -3.51% |
| 1930 | 3,477 | 883 | 34.04% |
| 1920 | 2,594 | -21,626 | -89.29% |