West Chicago, IL Demographics

A map of West Chicago's Population by Race

West Chicago, Illinois has an estimated population of 25,395, a less than 1% change from the 25,614 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.8% Hispanic, 35.3% White, 10.3% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Chicago, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Chicago has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Chicago, that probability was 60.3% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Chicago is ranked the 86th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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 was ranked the 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Chicago's White Population

8,962 residents of West Chicago, or 35.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Chicago is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. West Chicago ranks 1396th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chicago's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West Chicago's population has increased from 34.8% to 35.3%.

West Chicago is less White than neighboring Wayne (70.8% White), Winfield (78.4% White), Warrenville (61.4% White), Bartlett (59% White), and St. Charles (74.7% White).

West Chicago's Black Population

764 residents of West Chicago, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Chicago is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. West Chicago ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chicago's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Black residents' share of West Chicago's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

West Chicago is more Black than neighboring Winfield (1.4% Black), and St. Charles (2.9% Black). West Chicago is less Black than neighboring Wayne (3.6% Black), Warrenville (4.7% Black), and Bartlett (4.1% Black).

West Chicago's Asian Population

2,628 residents of West Chicago, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Chicago is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. West Chicago ranks 75th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chicago's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.6%. Asian residents' share of West Chicago's population has increased from 7.9% to 10.3%.

West Chicago is more Asian than neighboring Winfield (5.1% Asian), Warrenville (6.5% Asian), and St. Charles (4.9% Asian). West Chicago is less Asian than neighboring Wayne (17.4% Asian), and Bartlett (19.7% Asian).

West Chicago's Hispanic Population

12,134 residents of West Chicago, or 47.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Chicago is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Chicago ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chicago's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Chicago's population has decreased from 51.9% to 47.8%.

West Chicago is more Hispanic than neighboring Wayne (3.6% Hispanic), Winfield (11.5% Hispanic), Warrenville (25.6% Hispanic), Bartlett (15% Hispanic), and St. Charles (12.3% Hispanic).

West Chicago's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of West Chicago, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Chicago is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Chicago ranks 407th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chicago's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Chicago's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

West Chicago is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winfield (0.1% Native American/Other), Warrenville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Bartlett (0.1% Native American/Other). West Chicago is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wayne (1.6% Native American/Other).

West Chicago's Multiracial Population

858 residents of West Chicago, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Chicago is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Chicago ranks 1215th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chicago's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 56.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Chicago's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.4%.

West Chicago is more Multiracial than neighboring Wayne (3.1% Multiracial), Warrenville (1.6% Multiracial), and Bartlett (2.1% Multiracial). West Chicago is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Charles (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.