Western Springs, IL Demographics

A map of Western Springs's Population by Race

Western Springs, Illinois has an estimated population of 13,446, a slight decrease from the 13,629 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 5.7% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 0.3% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Western Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Western Springs has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Western Springs, that probability was 18.1% in 2020 and 21.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Western Springs is ranked the 184th 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). Western Springs was ranked the 179th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Western Springs's White Population

11,850 residents of Western Springs, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Western Springs is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Western Springs ranks 757th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Western Springs's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Western Springs's population has decreased from 90.3% to 88.1%.

Western Springs is more White than neighboring Hinsdale (72.7% White), La Grange (77.8% White), Indian Head Park (83.2% White), Countryside (70.2% White), and La Grange Park (74.5% White).

Western Springs's Black Population

40 residents of Western Springs, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Western Springs is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Western Springs ranks 903rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Western Springs's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Black residents' share of Western Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Western Springs is less Black than neighboring Hinsdale (1.5% Black), La Grange (3.6% Black), Indian Head Park (2.4% Black), Countryside (2.5% Black), and La Grange Park (3.8% Black).

Western Springs's Asian Population

276 residents of Western Springs, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Western Springs is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Western Springs ranks 259th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Western Springs's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Asian residents' share of Western Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Western Springs is more Asian than neighboring La Grange (2% Asian), and Indian Head Park (0.8% Asian). Western Springs is less Asian than neighboring Hinsdale (13.7% Asian), Countryside (5.4% Asian), and La Grange Park (2.8% Asian).

Western Springs's Hispanic Population

773 residents of Western Springs, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Western Springs is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Western Springs ranks 544th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Western Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Western Springs's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.7%.

Western Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Hinsdale (5.9% Hispanic), La Grange (12.9% Hispanic), Indian Head Park (12.6% Hispanic), Countryside (18.8% Hispanic), and La Grange Park (16.3% Hispanic).

Western Springs's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Western Springs, 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 Western Springs is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Western Springs ranks 985th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Western Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Western Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Western Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Grange (0.1% Native American/Other). Western Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hinsdale (1.3% Native American/Other), Indian Head Park (0.5% Native American/Other), and Countryside (1.4% Native American/Other).

Western Springs's Multiracial Population

485 residents of Western Springs, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Western Springs is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Western Springs ranks 1055th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Western Springs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Western Springs's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.6%.

Western Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Indian Head Park (0.6% Multiracial), Countryside (1.6% Multiracial), and La Grange Park (2.3% Multiracial). Western Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Hinsdale (4.8% Multiracial), and La Grange (3.7% 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.