Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Western Springs, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,446

Median Agei

41.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.1%11,850

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%773

Two or More

3.6%485

Asian

2.1%276

Black

0.3%40

Other

0.1%14

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%26

High School Diploma

7.2%608

Some College (<1 yr)

1.5%126

Some College (1+ yr)

5%422

Associate's Degree

1.6%135

Bachelor's Degree

48%4,039

Master's Degree

25.1%2,114

Professional Degree

8.6%725

Doctorate

2%169

HS or Higher

99.5%

BA or Higher

83.8%

Graduate+

35.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$739,400

Median Renti

$2,006

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.6%4,275

Renter-Occupied

4.4%196

Total Units

4,544

Homeownership

95.6%

Vacancy Rate

1.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%42

$50K–$100K

0.1%6

$100K–$150K

0.3%12

$150K–$200K

0.4%19

$200K–$300K

1.6%70

$300K–$500K

14%598

$500K–$1M

61.8%2,642

$1M+

20.7%886

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%43

2010–2019

8.8%402

2000–2009

8.2%372

1990–1999

4.4%201

1980–1989

2.6%116

1970–1979

4.2%193

1960–1969

22.9%1,039

1950–1959

20.6%938

1940–1949

4.3%196

1939 or earlier

23%1,044

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

94.1%4,206

Electricity

5.2%232

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%15

Other

0.2%9

No Fuel

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$230,255

Mean Household Incomei

$310,563

Per Capita Incomei

$104,158

Poverty Ratei

1.3%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

6,024

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.9%41

$10K–$15K

0.2%7

$15K–$20K

1.2%54

$20K–$25K

0.3%12

$25K–$30K

0.5%22

$30K–$35K

0.6%27

$35K–$40K

1.4%63

$40K–$45K

1.1%51

$45K–$50K

2%91

$50K–$60K

1.5%65

$60K–$75K

3.6%159

$75K–$100K

5.4%242

$100K–$125K

8%358

$125K–$150K

5.4%240

$150K–$200K

11.6%517

$200K+

56.4%2,522

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,805

Avg. Commutei

31 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,838

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

276(3% of civilian adults)