West Chicago City, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 23469 people, 6379 households, and 5230 families residing in the city. The population density was 1695.9 people per square mile (654.79/kmē), making it the 435th most densely populated city in Illinois. There were 6567 housing units at an average density of 474.5 per square mile (183.21/kmē). The average household size was 3.64 persons, and the average family size was 3.91 persons. In the city Age distribution was 31.6% under the age of 18, 13.4% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 87.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 85.5 females. The median age of the city's population was 27.8 years, The median age of males and females living in West Chicago City was 27.3 and 28.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 77.85% White, 1.68% Black or African American, 0.36% American Indian, 1.95% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 3.01% from two or more races and 15.11% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $63424, making its Illinois's 125th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $65744, making it the 167th wealthiest city by median family income among the Illinois. The per capita income for the city was $19287, it is Illinois's 474th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $23361, Median income for males is $28743, compared with $19062 for females.
In 2000, 6666 pupils and students, of which 49.88% are male and 50.12% are female, 28.4% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.68% nursery or pri school, 6.29% kindergarten, 48.21% elementary school, 22.65% high school and 15.17% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 23469 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 23658 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 23900 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 24801 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 25217 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 25349 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 26042 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 26448 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 26535 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 26422 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 26454 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 222 | 290 | 512 |
| Kindergarten | 206 | 213 | 419 |
| Elementary school | 1626 | 1588 | 3214 |
| High school | 823 | 687 | 1510 |
| College or graduate school | 448 | 563 | 1011 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chicago city, Illinois | $63424 | $65744 | $19287 |
| DuPage County, Illinois | $67887 | $79314 | $31315 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |