Westchester, IL Demographics
A map of Westchester's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,877 | 52.6% |
Hispanic | 3,550 | 21.0% |
Black | 3,311 | 19.6% |
Asian | 687 | 4.1% |
Multiracial | 396 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 71 | 0.4% |
Westchester, Illinois had a population of 16,892 in 2020. It was 52.6% White, 19.6% Black, 4.1% Asian, 21.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westchester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Westchester is the 151st 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).
Westchester's White Population
8,877 residents of Westchester identify as White, or 52.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Westchester slightly less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Westchester is ranked #1341 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Westchester is more White than neighboring Hillside (17% White), Broadview (9.2% White), Bellwood (2.9% White), and Berkeley (23.3% White). Westchester is less White than neighboring La Grange Park (78.4% White).
Westchester's Black Population
3,311 residents of Westchester identify as Black, or 19.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westchester slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Westchester is ranked #87 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Westchester is more Black than neighboring La Grange Park (4.2% Black). Westchester is less Black than neighboring Hillside (42.3% Black), Broadview (70.5% Black), Bellwood (67.6% Black), and Berkeley (32.2% Black).
Westchester's Asian Population
687 residents of Westchester identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westchester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Westchester is ranked #144 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Westchester is more Asian than neighboring Hillside (3% Asian), La Grange Park (2.3% Asian), Broadview (2.1% Asian), and Bellwood (0.6% Asian).
Westchester's Hispanic Population
3,550 residents of Westchester identify as Hispanic, or 21.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westchester roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Westchester is ranked #103 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Westchester is more Hispanic than neighboring La Grange Park (11.8% Hispanic), and Broadview (15.3% Hispanic). Westchester is less Hispanic than neighboring Hillside (35.6% Hispanic), Bellwood (26.8% Hispanic), and Berkeley (37.6% Hispanic).
Westchester's Native American/Other Population
71 residents of Westchester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westchester 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, Westchester is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Westchester is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Grange Park (0.3% Native American/Other). Westchester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillside (0.6% Native American/Other), Broadview (0.5% Native American/Other), Bellwood (0.5% Native American/Other), and Berkeley (0.5% Native American/Other).
Westchester's Multiracial Population
396 residents of Westchester identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westchester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Westchester is ranked #1157 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Westchester is more Multiracial than neighboring Hillside (1.6% Multiracial), and Bellwood (1.6% Multiracial). Westchester is less Multiracial than neighboring La Grange Park (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.