West Chicago, IL Population by Age

The median age in West Chicago, IL is 35.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.84% were under the age of 15, 24.12% aged 15 to 29, 46.82% aged 30 to 64, 8.16% aged 65 to 84, and 1.06% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

West Chicago, IL population age distribution

A complete breakdown of West Chicago's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 1,426 5.51%
5 to 9 years 1,534 5.93%
10 to 14 years 2,176 8.41%
15 to 19 years 2,438 9.42%
20 to 24 years 2,274 8.79%
25 to 29 years 1,530 5.91%
30 to 34 years 1,523 5.88%
35 to 39 years 1,485 5.74%
40 to 44 years 1,725 6.67%
45 to 49 years 1,884 7.28%
50 to 54 years 2,359 9.11%
55 to 59 years 1,890 7.3%
60 to 64 years 1,252 4.84%
65 to 69 years 834 3.22%
70 to 74 years 592 2.29%
75 to 79 years 355 1.37%
80 to 84 years 330 1.28%
85 years and over 274 1.06%
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West Chicago, IL population by age group

Key stats
9,848
Population under 25 years
6,263
Population aged 25-44
7,385
Population aged 45-64
2,385
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows West Chicago's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
West Chicago, IL population by age group. The largest age group was 15-19 years with a poulation of 2,438 (9.42% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in West Chicago, IL was for the group of age 15-19 years with a population of 2,438 (9.42%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in West Chicago, IL was the 85+ years with a population of 274 (1.06%).

West Chicago, IL population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of West Chicago, IL's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows West Chicago's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
West Chicago, IL population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 16,805 (64.93% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 6,691 25.85%
18 to 64 years 16,805 64.93%
85 years and over 2,385 9.22%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • West Chicago's population under 18 was 25.85%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • West Chicago's working population (between 18 and 64) was 64.93%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • West Chicago's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 9.22% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

West Chicago, IL population pyramid

Population pyramid for West Chicago, IL is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the West Chicago's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Chicago, IL, is 28.0.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Chicago, IL, is 13.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for West Chicago, IL is 41.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for West Chicago, IL is 7.7.
The graph shows West Chicago's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
West Chicago, IL population pyramid i.e. West Chicago population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the West Chicago, IL's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 676 750 1,426
5 to 9 years 874 660 1,534
10 to 14 years 1,294 882 2,176
15 to 19 years 1,183 1,255 2,438
20 to 24 years 908 1,366 2,274
25 to 29 years 886 644 1,530
30 to 34 years 785 738 1,523
35 to 39 years 856 629 1,485
40 to 44 years 759 966 1,725
45 to 49 years 824 1,060 1,884
50 to 54 years 1,155 1,204 2,359
55 to 59 years 1,124 766 1,890
60 to 64 years 656 596 1,252
65 to 69 years 362 472 834
70 to 74 years 301 291 592
75 to 79 years 171 184 355
80 to 84 years 187 143 330
85 years and over 108 166 274
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Things to know

What is the population of West Chicago, IL under 18?

West Chicago's population under the age of 18 is 6,691, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 25.85% of the total resident population of West Chicago, IL.

What is the aging population in West Chicago, IL?

West Chicago's population aged 65 years and above was 2,385. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 9.22% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
West Chicago, IL Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of West Chicago age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the West Chicago population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for West Chicago. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of West Chicago by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in West Chicago.

Key observations

The largest age group in West Chicago, IL was for the group of age 15-19 years with a population of 2,438 (9.42%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in West Chicago, IL was the 85+ years with a population of 274 (1.06%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

West Chicago population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the West Chicago is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of West Chicago total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Chicago Population by Age. You can refer the same here

West Chicago, IL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in West Chicago - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the West Chicago population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of West Chicago. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

West Chicago population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the West Chicago population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in West Chicago is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the West Chicago is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Chicago Population by Age. You can refer the same here

West Chicago, IL Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the West Chicago, IL population pyramid, which represents the West Chicago population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Chicago, IL, is 28.0.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Chicago, IL, is 13.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for West Chicago, IL is 41.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for West Chicago, IL is 7.7.

West Chicago population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the West Chicago population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the West Chicago for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the West Chicago for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the West Chicago for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Chicago Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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