Western Springs, Illinois Population 2022
Western Springs is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Western Springs has a 2020 population of 13,290. Western Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually but its population has increased by 2.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,962 in 2010.
The average household income in Western Springs is $213,985 with a poverty rate of 3.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,036 per month, and the median house value is $609,600. The median age in Western Springs is 41.4 years, 39.4 years for males, and 43 years for females.
Western Springs Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Western Springswas:
- White: 95.36%
- Two or more races: 1.92%
- Black or African American: 1.14%
- Asian: 1.04%
- Native American: 0.48%
- Other race: 0.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,632 | 95.36% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 1.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 63 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 138 | 1.04% |
| Some Other Race | 8 | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 255 | 1.92% |
Western Springs Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,460 | 2.96 | 97.6 |
| Married | 3,499 | 3.32 | 98.7 |
| Male | 43 | 2.7 | 100 |
| Female | 302 | 2.85 | 89.4 |
| Non Family | 616 | 1.01 | 95.5 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 0.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 0.17% |
| High School Graduate | 672 | 7.93% |
| Some College | 714 | 8.42% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 3.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,829 | 45.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,911 | 34.35% |
Western Springs Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 113 | 101 |
| Asian | 98 | 98 | 84 |
| White | 7,916 | 7,858 | 6,362 |
| Hispanic | 351 | 344 | 239 |
| Black | 104 | 98 | 67 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
Western Springs Language by Age
Western Springs Language
92.58% of Western Springs residents speak only English, while 7.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.83% of the population.
Western Springs Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 147 | 16 | 10.88% |
| Multiple | 255 | 22 | 8.63% |
| White | 12,201 | 350 | 2.87% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 631 | 10 | 1.58% |
3.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.16%
Male Poverty Rate
3.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Western Springs
The race most likely to be in poverty in Western Springs is Black, with 10.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Western Springs is Hispanic, with 1.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.86%.
Western Springs Marital Status
Marriage Rates
71.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.5%
Male Marriage Rate
69.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Western Springs Married by Age and Sex
Western Springs Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Western Springs Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 337 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 7.32% |
Western Springs Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.88%
Born in Western Springs
95.87%
Native Born
4.13%
Foreign Born
0.76%
Non Citizen
3.37%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.87% of Western Springs residents were born in the United States, with 75.88% having been born in Illinois. 0.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 3,894 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 4,856 | 962 | 2.23% |
| 1950 | 6,364 | 1,508 | 2.74% |
| 1960 | 10,838 | 4,474 | 5.47% |
| 1970 | 12,147 | 1,309 | 1.15% |
| 1980 | 12,876 | 729 | 0.58% |
| 1990 | 11,984 | -892 | -0.72% |
| 2000 | 12,493 | 509 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 12,962 | 469 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 13,039 | 77 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 13,105 | 66 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 13,180 | 75 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 13,286 | 106 | 0.80% |
| 2015 | 13,362 | 76 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 13,450 | 88 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 13,449 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 13,382 | -67 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 13,359 | -23 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 13,336 | -23 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 13,313 | -23 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 13,290 | -23 | -0.17% |