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Demographics
West Chicago's population has become more diverse with a wide range of cultures and ethnicities settling into the City. The outstanding schools, the parks, and housing options make West Chicago a wonderful place to live and raise a family. The nearby transportation options make a wide range of employment and entertainment options available.
Additional demographic information can be found at www.census.gov.
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Age of Population |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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Under 16 years |
6,275 |
26.8% |
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16 - 19 years |
1,963 |
8.4% |
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20 - 24 years |
2,306 |
9.8% |
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25 - 34 years |
4,281 |
18.2% |
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35 - 44 years |
3,835 |
16.3% |
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45 - 54 years |
2,427 |
10.3% |
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55 - 59 years |
788 |
3.5% |
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60 - 64 years |
495 |
2.1% |
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65+ years |
1,099 |
4.6% |
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Racial Composition |
PERCENT |
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White |
77.9% |
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Other |
15.1% |
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Two or more races |
3.0% |
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Asian |
1.9% |
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African American |
1.7% |
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American Indian / Alaska Native |
0.4% |
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Of Hispanic Origin |
48.6% |
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Education (Population 25 & older) |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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Less than 9th grade |
2,282 |
17.3% |
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9th to 12th grade - No Diploma |
2,081 |
15.7% |
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High School Graduate (inc. equivalency) |
2,840 |
21.5% |
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Some College - No Degree |
2,371 |
17.9% |
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Associate's Degree |
745 |
5.6% |
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Bachelor's Degree |
2,213 |
16.7% |
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Graduate or Professional Degree |
684 |
5.2% |
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Class of Worker |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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Private wage and salary workers |
10,501 |
90.0% |
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Government workers |
910 |
7.8% |
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Self-employed |
253 |
2.2% |
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Unpaid family workers |
8 |
0.1% |
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Household Income 1999 |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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Less than $10,000 |
308 |
4.7% |
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$10,000 - $14,999 |
235 |
3.6% |
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$15,000 - $24,999 |
413 |
6.4% |
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$25,000 - $34,999 |
615 |
9.5% |
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$35,000 - $49,999 |
865 |
13.3% |
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$50,000 - $74,999 |
1,425 |
22.7% |
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$75,000 - $99,999 |
1,210 |
18.6% |
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$100,000 - $149,999 |
975 |
15.0% |
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$150,000 - $199,999 |
261 |
4.0% |
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$200,000 or more |
139 |
2.1% |
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Median Household Income |
$63,424 |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 |
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