Western Springs, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
13,353
Population
4,786/sq mi density
$218,839
Median Income
$99,823 per capita
$691,300
Home Value
$912,036 Zillow
$1,932
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
8
Violent Crime/100K
273 property/100K
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$218,839 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$691,300 home value, $1,932/mo rent
C
Safety
2.2 / 5.0
8 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
13,353
Census 2023
Population Density
4,786
per square mile
Land Area
2.8
square miles (7.2 km²)
Median Age
41.8 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.2%
Black
0.3%
Hispanic
5.8%
Asian
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.4%
Spanish
7.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.9%
Veterans
3.2%
47% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.6%
34% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.5%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.5%
83% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.505
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 13,353 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,786 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
Language
| English Only | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 7.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.9% |
| Veterans | 3.2% |
| Disability | 8.6% |
| Health Insurance | 98.5% |
| Uninsured | 1.5% |
| Broadband Access | 97.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |