West Chicago, Illinois Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of West Chicago, Illinois is 25,434 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 86th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $100,568, the median home value is $306,500, and the median age is 35.8.

The population has declined 6.5% since 2010 (27,254 → 25,469).

25,434

Population

1651

People / sq mi

$100,568

Median Income

$306,500

Median Home Value

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West Chicago covers 15.4 sq mi of land at 1651 people per square mile.

About West Chicago, IL

West Chicago is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.2% of the population. West Chicago is a city in Illinois with a population of 25,434.

Median household income is $100,568, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.7%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $306,500, with typical rent around $1,376.

Roughly 32.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.6%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

West Chicago city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of West Chicago city had a population of 27,254 in 2010 and 25,469 in 2024, a -6.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,579 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.47%.

West Chicago city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

25,469

Population (2024)

27,254

Population (2010)

27,579

Peak (2013)

-0.47%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	27,254	-	-	estimate
2011	27,408	+154	+0.57%	estimate
2012	27,502	+94	+0.34%	estimate
2013	27,579	+77	+0.28%	estimate
2014	27,547	-32	-0.12%	estimate
2015	27,486	-61	-0.22%	estimate
2016	27,322	-164	-0.60%	estimate
2017	27,221	-101	-0.37%	estimate
2018	27,021	-200	-0.73%	estimate
2019	26,816	-205	-0.76%	estimate
2020	25,563	-1,253	-4.67%	estimate
2021	25,421	-142	-0.56%	estimate
2022	25,260	-161	-0.63%	estimate
2023	25,304	+44	+0.17%	estimate
2024	25,469	+165	+0.65%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	44.6%
Black or African American	3.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$100,568

Median Household Income

$38,263

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$306,500

Median Home Value

$1,376

Median Rent

73.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

80.4%

High School+

32.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.4%

Drive Alone

66.2%

Public Transit

10.6%

Work From Home

26.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

9.2%

Foreign Born

48.5%

Non-English at Home

2.6%

Veterans

9.5%

With Disability

87.8%

Health Insurance

98.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing	18.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management	17.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	14.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.1%
Retail Trade	6.9%
Information	6.1%
Construction	6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.2%
Agriculture & Mining	1.3%
Public Administration	1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

West Chicago, Illinois has a population of 25,434 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 86th-largest city in Illinois.

The median household income in West Chicago, Illinois is $100,568, with 9.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in West Chicago, Illinois is $306,500, with median monthly rent at $1,376 and a homeownership rate of 73.6%.

The median age in West Chicago, Illinois is 35.8 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The population has declined 6.5% since 2010 (27,254 → 25,469).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.