Statistic West Ridge Chicago Illinois
Population 73,660 2,699,347 12,671,821
Population density (sq mi) 18,058 11,853 228
Median age 37.7 34.8 37.4
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 42% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 48% 42% 44%
Speak English n/a 64% 77%
Speak Spanish n/a 24% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in West Ridge is 52% higher than Chicago
  • The median age in West Ridge is 8% higher than Chicago
  • In West Ridge 57.14% of the population is White
  • In West Ridge 12.16% of the population is Black
  • In West Ridge 22.74% of the population is Asian

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      West Ridge racial demographics

      Race West Ridge Chicago Illinois
      White 57.14% 47.73% 72.14%
      Black 12.16% 29.22% 14.30%
      Asian 22.74% 6.84% 5.10%
      American Indian 0.37% 0.34% 0.23%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.04% 0.03%
      Mixed race 3.94% 5.28% 2.34%
      Other race 3.65% 10.55% 5.86%
      In West Ridge, 28.6% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The West Ridge, Chicago, IL demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).