West Chicago, IL Demographics
A map of West Chicago's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 13,282 | 51.9% |
White | 8,906 | 34.8% |
Asian | 2,028 | 7.9% |
Black | 701 | 2.7% |
Multiracial | 549 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 148 | 0.6% |
West Chicago, Illinois had a population of 25,614 in 2020. It was 34.8% White, 2.7% Black, 7.9% Asian, 51.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Chicago, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, West Chicago is the 87th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
West Chicago's White Population
8,906 residents of West Chicago identify as White, or 34.8%. This makes the White share of the population of West Chicago considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, West Chicago is ranked #1396 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Chicago is less White than neighboring Wayne (81.4% White), Winfield (81.4% White), Warrenville (63.8% White), Bartlett (64.2% White), and St. Charles (78.9% White).
West Chicago's Black Population
701 residents of West Chicago identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Chicago slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, West Chicago is ranked #304 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Chicago is more Black than neighboring Wayne (0.7% Black), Winfield (1.5% Black), Bartlett (2.4% Black), and St. Charles (1.7% Black). West Chicago is less Black than neighboring Warrenville (2.8% Black).
West Chicago's Asian Population
2,028 residents of West Chicago identify as Asian, or 7.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Chicago roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, West Chicago is ranked #75 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Chicago is more Asian than neighboring Wayne (7.3% Asian), Winfield (5.2% Asian), Warrenville (5% Asian), and St. Charles (4.4% Asian). West Chicago is less Asian than neighboring Bartlett (17.9% Asian).
West Chicago's Hispanic Population
13,282 residents of West Chicago identify as Hispanic, or 51.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Chicago considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, West Chicago is ranked #20 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Chicago is more Hispanic than neighboring Wayne (8% Hispanic), Winfield (7.9% Hispanic), Warrenville (24% Hispanic), Bartlett (12% Hispanic), and St. Charles (11.3% Hispanic).
West Chicago's Native American/Other Population
148 residents of West Chicago identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Chicago roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, West Chicago is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Chicago is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winfield (0.2% Native American/Other), Warrenville (0.5% Native American/Other), Bartlett (0.3% Native American/Other), and St. Charles (0.4% Native American/Other).
West Chicago's Multiracial Population
549 residents of West Chicago identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Chicago roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, West Chicago is ranked #1214 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Chicago is less Multiracial than neighboring Winfield (3.9% Multiracial), Warrenville (4% Multiracial), Bartlett (3.2% Multiracial), and St. Charles (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.