West Chicago

County:: DuPage County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 15.392
State:: Illinois

West Chicago is a city located in DuPage County, Illinois. West Chicago has a 2025 population of 24,817. West Chicago is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.92% 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.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Chicago includes 44.63% White, 24.07% other race, 10.43% Asian, 3.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

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%

West Chicago Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Chicago's average per capita income is $47,708. Household income levels show a median of $100,568. The poverty rate stands at 12.14%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$139,290	-
Families	$120,299	$140,842
Households	$100,568	$127,577
Non Families	$59,081	$69,280

$47,708

Average Income

$100,568

Median Household Income

12.14%

Poverty Rate