Western Springs is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Western Springs has a 2024 population of 13,189. Western Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,592 in 2020.
The average household income in Western Springs is $276,402 with a poverty rate of 2.56%. The median age in Western Springs is 42 years: 40.3 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Western Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,535 | 92.46% |
| Two or more races | 599 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 301 | 2.22% |
| Other race | 72 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,521 | 2.99 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Married | 3,568 | 3.37 | 98.2 | 1.8 |
| Non Family | 651 | 1.05 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Female | 255 | 2.78 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Male | 47 | 2.28 | 100 | 0 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
96.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 0.29% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 1.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,953 | 46.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,022 | 35.28% |
| High School Graduate | 601 | 7.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 0.33% |
| Some College | 768 | 8.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,873 | 7,861 | 6,431 |
| Hispanic | 365 | 357 | 282 |
| Asian | 212 | 212 | 195 |
| 2+ Races | 209 | 209 | 203 |
| Other Race | 47 | 31 | 23 |
| Black | 25 | 8 | 2 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $98,750 | $134,719 | $75,139 |
| Graduate Degree | $130,417 | $199,519 | $78,917 |
| High School Graduate | $52,847 | $54,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $103,567 | $138,947 | $67,750 |
| Some College | $70,833 | $85,139 | $35,313 |
$103,567
Average Earnings
$138,947
Average Male
$67,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.23% of Western Springs residents speak only English, while 7.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,082 | 276 | 2.28% |
| Multiple | 599 | 57 | 9.52% |
| Hispanic | 790 | 38 | 4.81% |
| Black | 25 | 14 | 56% |
2.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.66%
Male Poverty Rate
3.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Western Springs is Black, with 56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Western Springs is White, with 2.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.53% |
| Some College | 4.59% |
| High School | 2.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 3.44% |
| Male Employed | 0.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $225,240 | $299,006 |
| Households | $198,836 | $276,402 |
| Married Families | $235,507 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $93,150 | $141,753 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
72.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.1%
Male Marriage Rate
71.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
294
Number of Veterans
294
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| Korea | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 166 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 287 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 7.16% |
| Asian | 7 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
72.86%
Born in Western Springs
95.1%
Native Born
4.9%
Foreign Born
1.1%
Non Citizen
3.8%
Naturalized
95.1% of Western Springs residents were born in the United States, with 72.86% having been born in Illinois. 1.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,686 | -100 | -0.78% |
| 2028 | 12,786 | -101 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 12,887 | -101 | -0.78% |
| 2026 | 12,988 | -100 | -0.76% |
| 2025 | 13,088 | -101 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 13,189 | -101 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 13,290 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 13,278 | -121 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 13,399 | -193 | -1.42% |
| 2020 | 13,592 | 249 | 1.87% |
| 2019 | 13,343 | -34 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 13,377 | -67 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 13,444 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 13,446 | 88 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 13,358 | 76 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 13,282 | 105 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 13,177 | 75 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 13,102 | 65 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 13,037 | 77 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 12,960 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,493 | 509 | 4.25% |
| 1990 | 11,984 | -892 | -6.93% |
| 1980 | 12,876 | 729 | 6% |
| 1970 | 12,147 | 1,309 | 12.08% |
| 1960 | 10,838 | 4,474 | 70.3% |
| 1950 | 6,364 | 1,508 | 31.05% |
| 1940 | 4,856 | 962 | 24.7% |
| 1930 | 3,894 | -8,792 | -69.3% |