West Chicago, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | West Chicago | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,933 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1330.7 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.96% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,295 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in West Chicago declined by 3.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 20,524 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
West Chicago has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | West Chicago | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,333 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.49% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Chicago is about 16% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | West Chicago | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $281,286 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,327 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.8% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in West Chicago is about 17.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,327 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Chicago spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 185 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Chicago | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.2 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.3 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 185 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,723 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,949 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Chicago is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
West Chicago has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | West Chicago | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.22 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
West Chicago has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | West Chicago | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.8% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
West Chicago, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Chicago, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chicago, IL | 20,933 | $95,333 #3/3 | $281,286 #2/3 | 22.2 min #1/3 |
| Bartlett, IL | 33,195 | $126,756 | $507,983 | 27.3 min |
| St. Charles, IL | 31,102 | $109,298 | $165,328 | 23.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Chicago, Illinois.
What is the population of West Chicago, Illinois?
The population of West Chicago, Illinois is 20,933, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of West Chicago, Illinois?
The population density of West Chicago, Illinois is 1330.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in West Chicago, Illinois?
The median household income in West Chicago, Illinois is $95,333, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in West Chicago, Illinois?
The median home price in West Chicago, Illinois is $281,286, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in West Chicago, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in West Chicago, Illinois is 8.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.