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.

West Chicago, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,395

Median Agei

36.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

47.8%12,134

White

35.3%8,962

Asian

10.3%2,628

Two or More

3.4%858

Black

3%764

Other

0.2%49

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%350

High School Diploma

20.4%3,288

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%733

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%1,728

Associate's Degree

8.8%1,416

Bachelor's Degree

19%3,071

Master's Degree

10.1%1,628

Professional Degree

2.1%346

Doctorate

0.9%150

HS or Higher

78.8%

BA or Higher

32.2%

Graduate+

13.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$336,800

Median Renti

$1,469

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.9%5,292

Renter-Occupied

29.1%2,167

Total Units

7,745

Homeownership

70.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$99,927

Mean Household Incomei

$125,614

Per Capita Incomei

$38,037

Poverty Ratei

12.7%

Unemploymenti

9.5%

Labor Forcei

14,286

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%177

$10K–$15K

2%147

$15K–$20K

3.8%280

$20K–$25K

1.4%108

$25K–$30K

3.9%293

$30K–$35K

4.3%318

$35K–$40K

2.7%202

$40K–$45K

2.3%172

$45K–$50K

1.4%108

$50K–$60K

5.1%384

$60K–$75K

8.3%618

$75K–$100K

12.4%925

$100K–$125K

9.8%728

$125K–$150K

8.5%636

$150K–$200K

14.7%1,096

$200K+

17%1,267

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

211

Residentsi

347

Avg. Tenant Renti

$506/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes97% occupied$491/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8178 homes91% occupied$508/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $99,927/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

74.5%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

17.9%

Low income$50K–$80K/yr

5.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $80K/yr

1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

73.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88.4% of subsidized households are minority

12.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

510(2.7% of civilian adults)