Demographics & People — Western Springs, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,353 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,700 |
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| Median Age | 41.6 |
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| Total Households | 4,475 |
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| Family Households | 3,750 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.98 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1605 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,179 |
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| Black or African American | 46 |
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| Asian | 322 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 777 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 3,797 |
| German | 3,117 |
| Italian | 2,148 |
| Polish | 1,886 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,831 |
| Other groups | 1,664 |
| English | 1,330 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 790 |
| Scottish | 463 |
| Czech | 455 |
Language
| English Only | 11,382 |
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| Spanish | 262 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,320 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 294 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,239 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 31.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Western Springs, Illinois.
