West Chicago, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Chicago increased by 1,390. In this period, the peak population was 27,592 in the year 2013. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23,726 | - | - |
| 2001 | 24,616 | 890 | 3.75% |
| 2002 | 25,031 | 415 | 1.69% |
| 2003 | 25,172 | 141 | 0.56% |
| 2004 | 25,845 | 673 | 2.67% |
| 2005 | 26,233 | 388 | 1.50% |
| 2006 | 26,304 | 71 | 0.27% |
| 2007 | 26,207 | -97 | -0.37% |
| 2008 | 26,249 | 42 | 0.16% |
| 2009 | 26,363 | 114 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 27,272 | 909 | 3.45% |
| 2011 | 27,424 | 152 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 27,519 | 95 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 27,592 | 73 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 27,562 | -30 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 27,503 | -59 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 27,341 | -162 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 27,241 | -100 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 27,045 | -196 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 26,818 | -227 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 25,564 | -1,254 | -4.68% |
| 2021 | 25,418 | -146 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 25,193 | -225 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 25,116 | -77 | -0.31% |
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West Chicago, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Chicago's population increased by 3,546 (14.95%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, West Chicago's population decreased by 1,708 (6.26%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, West Chicago's population decreased by 448 (1.75%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Chicago's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 25,116.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Chicago's population peaked in year 2013 at 27,592.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Chicago's population was lowest in year 2000 at 23,726.
West Chicago, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Chicago grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Chicago had an average annual population growth rate of 0.25% per year. Overall the population grew 5.86% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Chicago annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.25% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 West Chicago population grew the most, with an increase of 909 people (a 3.45% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 West Chicago population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,254 people (a 4.68% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Chicago, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Chicago's population decreased by 302 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 225 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 77 (0.31%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Chicago, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Chicago decreased by 2,476 (8.97%). The population was highest at 27,562 in the year 2014 and lowest at 25,116 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.93%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)