Westchester, Illinois
Westchester: Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
About
Westchester is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,718 and a population density of 1,751 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,911 inhabitants.
The village was created 98 years ago in 1925.
Quick Facts about Westchester
| Population : | 15,911 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60154 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 708 |
| Area : | 9.55 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1926 (98 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:51:25 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,667 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westchester is located at 41°51'2"N 87°52'55"W (41.8505900, -87.8820000).
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Official website of Westchester
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Westchester decreased by 5.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,718 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,779 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,817 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,837 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,807 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,713 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,587 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,431 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,250 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,117 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,911 | -1.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,591 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,876 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,806 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,780 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 85.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.8% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 54.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 39.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 351 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.9% |
Westchester zip code is 60154.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $164,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,162 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $320 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $668 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,828 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,736 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 114,526 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 260,599 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $27,626 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,085 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,138 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 31.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,026 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 493 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 328 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 367 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 554 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 64 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 871 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,628.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.39 |
People born in Westchester (7)
People born in Westchester, including actress Kathryn Hahn, video game composer Martin O'Donnell, spy Maurice Lepage, .
List
- Jerry Holan (American swimmer, Olympic athlete) he was born in 27/05/1931
- Jim Durkin (American politician, lawyer) he was born in 28/01/1961
- Cameron Meredith (American football player from the United States) he was born in 21/09/1992
- Julian Love (American football player) he was born in 19/03/1998
Schools in Westchester
College & universities near Westchester, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407090 | G Skin & Beauty Institute | Oakbrook (IL) | 60523 |
| 481748 | Empire Beauty School-Stone Park | Stone Park (IL) | 60165-1010 |
| 144962 | Elmhurst College | Elmhurst (IL) | 60126-3296 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Westchester, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Westchester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester Post Office | Westchester (IL) | 60154 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Westchester , Florida borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 29,862 people.
- Westchester , Indiana unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana with a population of 21,245 people.
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Westchester distances to largest Illinois cities
