West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL

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Population

178,812

0.317% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

Median Age

31.4

Poverty Rate

17.7%

Median Household Income

$80,252

7.19% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$388,300

6.65% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

105,214

2.23% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL had a population of 179k people with a median age of 31.4 and a median household income of $80,252. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL declined from 179,381 to 178,812, a -0.317% decrease and its median household income grew from $74,871 to $80,252, a 7.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.9%), White (Hispanic) (14.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.8%), Other (Hispanic) (10.7%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.36%). 32.7% of the people in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL speak a non-English language, and 89% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL are University of Illinois at Chicago (7,605 degrees awarded in 2017), City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (1,451 degrees), and Rush University (835 degrees).

The median property value in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL is $388,300, and the homeownership rate is 36.5%. Most people in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL is 1 car per household.

West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL borders Lake View & Lincoln Park PUMA, IL, Logan Square, Avondale & Hermosa PUMA, IL, North & South Lawndale, Humboldt Park, East & West Garfield Park PUMA, IL, Near North Side, Loop & Near South Side PUMA, IL, and Brighton Park, New City, Bridgeport & McKinley Park PUMA, IL.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 55.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.79%). The most partisan county was Wayne County, IL with 84.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (55.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (3.79%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 55.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.79%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Illinois.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Illinois

55.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Illinois

Wayne County, IL
84.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Edwards County, IL
83% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Clay County, IL
79.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Illinois was Wayne County, IL with 84.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Illinois colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL is home to a population of 179k people, from which 89% are citizens. As of 2018, 18.8% of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (33.6k people).

In 2018, there were 3.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.9k people) in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.5k White (Hispanic) and 24.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL are Spanish (36,030 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,743 speakers), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (2,330 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.9k ± 1.59k
White (Hispanic)
26.5k ± 2.01k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.7k ± 1.27k

27.5%

Hispanic Population

49.1k people

27.5% of the people in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL are hispanic (49.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
36,030 speakers (21.4%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,743 speakers (2.22%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
2,330 speakers (1.38%)

32.7% of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was Spanish. 21.4% of the overall population of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL are native Spanish speakers. 2.22% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 1.38% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

18.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

33.6k people

19.8%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

35.6k people

As of 2018, 18.8% of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL residents (33.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was 19.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2018, the median age of all people in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was 31.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 30, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL residents was 32.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
14,771 ± 2,858 people
China
2,567 ± 1,235 people
India
2,412 ± 1,198 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 14,771 West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL residents, followed by China with 2,567 and India with 2,412.

Citizenship

89%

2018 Citizenship

88.4%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 89% of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was 88.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
927 ± 204
Vietnam
859 ± 195
Gulf War (1990s)
359 ± 113

West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL is $80,252. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $130,036, followed by Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL and Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, with respective values of $124,455 and $113,088.

Males in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,001. The income inequality in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL employs 105k people. The largest industries in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL are Restaurants & Food Services (8,072 people), Hospitals (6,020 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,784 people), and the highest paying industries are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($270,898), Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($202,191), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($176,165).

Wages

Median Household Income

$80,252

2018 value

± $2,165

7.19%

1 Year Growth

± 3.67%

Households in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL have a median annual income of $80,252, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $74,871 in 2017, which represents a 7.19% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$87,730

Average Male Salary in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL

± $9,985

$70,001

Average Female Salary in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL

± $8,358

In 2017, full-time male employees in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL made 1.25 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL

White
$76,452 ± $7,423
Asian
$75,608 ± $20,297
Two or More Races
$52,141 ± $24,560

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL workers was White. These workers were paid 1.01 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.48

2017 Wage GINI in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL

0.482

2016 Wage GINI in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL

In 2017, the income inequality in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.468% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $130,036, followed by Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL and Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, with respective values of $124,455 and $113,088.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL (30.7k out of 174k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
12,028 ± 798
Hispanic
10,729 ± 782
Black
9,413 ± 723

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

105k

2017 Value

2.23%

1 Year growth

± 2.23%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 2.23%, from 103k employees to 105k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL, are Miscellaneous managers (3,736 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (2,720 people), and Accountants & auditors (2,696 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL, by number of employees, are Miscellaneous managers (3,736 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (2,720 people), and Accountants & auditors (2,696 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL has an unusually high number of residents working as Actuaries (16.5 times higher than expected), Miscellaneous mathematical science occupations, including mathematicians & statisticians (5.28 times), and Advertising & promotions managers (5.22 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL, by average salary, are Tax preparers ($198,693), Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents ($184,347), and Advertising sales agents ($171,811).

Industries

Employment by Industries

105k

2017 Value

2.23%

1 Year growth

± 2.23%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 2.23%, from 103k employees to 105k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,072 people), Hospitals (6,020 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,784 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,072 people), Hospitals (6,020 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,784 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL has an unusually high number of Advertising, public relations & related services (6.22 times higher than expected), Specialized design services (5.47 times), and Sound recording industries (5.35 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL, by average salary, are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($270,898), Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($202,191), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($176,165).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $76.6B, followed by Gasoline ($75B) and Pharmaceuticals ($66.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Illinois.

$871B

2015 Value in Illinois

$1.31T

Projected 2045 Value in Illinois

50.5% growth

In 2015, total outbound Illinois trade was $871B. This is expected to increase 50.5% to $1.31T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$63.2B
Wisconsin
$48.1B
Michigan
$32.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $63.2B, followed by Wisconsin with $48.1B and Michigan and $32.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL awarded 10,332 degrees. The student population of Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL is skewed towards women, with 16,997 male students and 23,831 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL are White (3,923 and 42.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,082 and 22.8%), Asian (1,503 and 16.4%), and Black or African American (1,209 and 13.2%).

The largest universities in Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are University of Illinois at Chicago (7,605 and 73.6%), City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (1,451 and 14%), and Rush University (835 and 8.08%).

The most popular majors in Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL are Registered Nursing (677 and 6.55%), General Psychology (532 and 5.15%), and General Biological Sciences (440 and 4.26%).

The median tuition costs in Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL are $29,025 for private four year colleges, and $11,907 and $22,310 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
507 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
503 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
421 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was General Psychology with 507 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Illinois at Chicago
7,605 degrees awarded
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
1,451 degrees awarded
Rush University
835 degrees awarded

$11,907

Median In-State Public

$29,025

Median Private

In 2017, the Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Illinois at Chicago with 7,605 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

4,064

Degrees Awarded to Men

6,268

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 4,064 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL, which is 0.648 times less than the 6,268 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,923 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,082 degrees awarded
Asian
1,503 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Chicago City (West)--West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL were to White students. These 3,923 degrees mean that there were 1.88 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,082 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was $388,300 in 2018, which is 1.69 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $364,100 to $388,300, a 6.65% increase. The homeownership rate in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL is 36.5%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$388,300

2018 Median

± $7,197

$364,100

2017 Median

± $4,923

In 2018, the median property value in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL grew to to $388,300 from the previous year's value of $364,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,252

Median Household Income

± $2,165

77.6k

Number of Households

± 1,744

In 2018, the median household income of the 77.6k households in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL grew to $80,252 from the previous year's value of $74,871.

The following chart displays the households in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

36.5%

2018 Homeownership

36.5%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 36.5% of the housing units in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 2.42% of the workforce in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
37.6%
Public Transit
31.6%
Walked
11.9%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL was Drove Alone (37.6%), followed by those who Public Transit (31.6%) and those who Walked (11.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL have 1 car, followed by 2 cars.

Health

91.9% of the population of West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 59.6% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 4.88% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.452% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.322% decrease from the previous year (1244 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1332 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 526 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, St. Clair County and Stephenson County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (12.7%). Additionally, Stephenson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (35.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 0.322% decrease from the previous year (1,244 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

$8,262

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Illinois

$4,875

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$4,959

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,116

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Illinois (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.44%, from $7,911 to $8,262.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.05%

Uninsured

59.6%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

4.88%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.452%

Military or VA

Between N/A and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL N/A by N/A from N/A% to 8.05%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Town, Near West Side & Lower West Side PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.