Westchester, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Westchester, Illinois is 16,524 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 152nd-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $103,561, the median home value is $297,400, and the median age is 52.9.
The population has declined 2.5% since 2010 (16,729 → 16,313).
16,524
Population
4483
People / sq mi
$103,561
Median Income
$297,400
Median Home Value
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Westchester covers 3.7 sq mi of land at 4483 people per square mile.
About Westchester, IL
Age is the most distinctive thing about Westchester: a median age of 52.9, older than the national median. Westchester is a city in Illinois with a population of 16,524.
Households take in a median $103,561, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 2.7% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $297,400, with typical rent around $1,767.
About 45.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is close to the national 14.0% at 14.3%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Westchester — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Westchester village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Westchester village had a population of 16,729 in 2010 and 16,313 in 2024, a -2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,837 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.17%.
16,313
Population (2024)
16,729
Population (2010)
16,837
Peak (2013)
-0.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,729 |
| 2011 | 16,779 |
| 2012 | 16,817 |
| 2013 | 16,837 |
| 2014 | 16,807 |
| 2015 | 16,713 |
| 2016 | 16,587 |
| 2017 | 16,431 |
| 2018 | 16,250 |
| 2019 | 16,117 |
| 2020 | 16,829 |
| 2021 | 16,513 |
| 2022 | 16,284 |
| 2023 | 16,221 |
| 2024 | 16,313 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.8% |
| Black or African American | 20.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$103,561
Median Household Income
$53,223
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$297,400
Median Home Value
$1,767
Median Rent
91.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.7%
High School+
45.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.8%
Drive Alone
71.6%
Public Transit
14.3%
Work From Home
27.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.7%
Foreign Born
75.3%
Non-English at Home
6.3%
Veterans
12.2%
With Disability
98.8%
Health Insurance
95.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.0% |
| Retail Trade | 10.4% |
| Information | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.3% |
| Public Administration | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Westchester, Illinois has a population of 16,524 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 152nd-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Westchester, Illinois is $103,561, with 2.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Westchester, Illinois is $297,400, with median monthly rent at $1,767 and a homeownership rate of 91.4%.
The median age in Westchester, Illinois is 52.9 years. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
The population has declined 2.5% since 2010 (16,729 → 16,313).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.