Westchester, IL

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2021 Population
16,837
3.58% 1-year growth
US Senator
Dick Durbin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tammy Duckworth
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
49.3
0.203% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
3.27%
11.1% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$94,151
5.95% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$257,500
5.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Westchester, IL had a population of 16.8k people with a median age of 49.3 and a median household income of $94,151. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Westchester, IL grew from 16,255 to 16,837, a 3.58% increase and its median household income grew from $88,861 to $94,151, a 5.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westchester, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (54%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.8%), White (Hispanic) (11.3%), Other (Hispanic) (4.86%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.23%).

None of the households in Westchester, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Westchester, IL are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Westchester, IL was $257,500, and the homeownership rate was 91.3%.

Most people in Westchester, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Westchester, IL was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Westchester, IL is home to a population of 16.8k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.6% of Westchester, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.28k people).

In 2021, there were 2.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.09k people) in Westchester, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.67k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.91k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.8%
2021 Citizenship
97.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Westchester, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Westchester, IL was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westchester, IL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.09k ± 723
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.67k ± 635
  3. White (Hispanic)
    1.91k ± 477
20.7%
Hispanic Population
3.48k people

In 2021, there were 2.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.09k people) in Westchester, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.67k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.91k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

20.7% of the people in Westchester, IL are hispanic (3.48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Westchester, IL as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.28k people
14.1%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.3k people

As of 2021, 13.6% of Westchester, IL residents (2.28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westchester, IL was 14.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    313 ± 125
  2. Korea
    92 ± 62
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    87 ± 61

Westchester, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.4 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Westchester, IL employs 8.88k people. The largest industries in Westchester, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,244 people), Educational Services (1,069 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (945 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($103,677), Wholesale Trade ($99,393), and Finance & Insurance ($94,400).

Occupations

8.88k
2021 Value
± 703
4.47%
1 Year growth
± 10.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westchester, IL grew at a rate of 4.47%, from 8.5k employees to 8.88k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westchester, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,626 people), Management Occupations (1,068 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (718 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westchester, IL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

8.88k
2021 Value
± 703
4.47%
1 Year growth
± 10.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westchester, IL grew at a rate of 4.47%, from 8.5k employees to 8.88k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westchester, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,244 people), Educational Services (1,069 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (945 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westchester, IL, though some of these residents may live in Westchester, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$65,479
Median earning men ± $7,140
$47,652
Median earning women ± $7,592

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($98,071), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,024), and Manufacturing ($90,268).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($135,033), Wholesale Trade ($105,680), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,000).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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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
  1. $134B
  2. $110B
  3. $86.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T
2020 Value in Illinois
$1.94T
Projected 2050 Value in Illinois
93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

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

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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
  1. $79.7B
  2. $55.8B
  3. $41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

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 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin
Senator from Illinois2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Tammy Duckworth
Senator from Illinois3
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, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Westchester, IL was $257,500 in 2021, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $244,900 to $257,500, a 5.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Westchester, IL is 91.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Westchester, IL have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westchester, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Westchester, IL is $94,151. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Westchester, IL was Census Tract 8181 with a value of $110,208, followed by Census Tract 8182 and Census Tract 8184.02, with respective values of $103,906 and $77,667.

Property

$257,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,183
$6,236
Median Property Taxes
±$436

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Westchester, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Westchester, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

91.3%
Homeownership
2021
59.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 91.3% of the housing units in Westchester, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 91.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 8181
  2. Census Tract 8182
  3. Census Tract 8184.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westchester, IL was Census Tract 8181 with a value of $110,208, followed by Census Tract 8182 and Census Tract 8184.02, with respective values of $103,906 and $77,667.

The following map shows all of the places in Westchester, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$94,151
Median Household Income
± $8,696
6.83k
Number of Households
± 591

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.83k households in Westchester, IL grew to $94,151 from the previous year's value of $88,861.

The following chart displays the households in Westchester, 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 $100k - $125k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Westchester, IL is from Illinois.
0.478
2021 Wage GINI in Illinois
0.479
2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.97%)
  3. Carpooled (7.91%)

In 2021, 74.7% of workers in Westchester, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.97%) and those who carpooled to work (7.91%).

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.

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Commute Time

27.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westchester, IL have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% of the workforce in Westchester, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westchester, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westchester, IL have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

3.27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westchester, IL (545 out of 16.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westchester, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

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96% of the population of Westchester, IL has health coverage, with 57% on employee plans, 7.48% on Medicaid, 20.4% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see 1046 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.853% decrease from the previous year (1055 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1046 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 314 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,046 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cook County, IL

Primary care physicians in Cook County, IL see an average of 1,046 patients per year. This represents a 0.853% decrease from the previous year (1,055 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.2% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

4.04%
Uninsured
57%
Employer Coverage
7.48%
Medicaid
20.4%
Medicare
10%
Non-Group
1.01%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westchester, IL declined by 8.82% from 4.43% to 4.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Westchester, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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