Statistic West Town Chicago Illinois
Population 25,333 2,699,347 12,671,821
Population density (sq mi) 8,533 11,853 228
Median age 34.7 34.8 37.4
Male/Female ratio 1.1:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 42% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 41% 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 Town is 28% lower than Chicago
  • The median age in West Town is equal to Chicago
  • In West Town 64.48% of the population is White
  • In West Town 16.51% of the population is Black
  • In West Town 5.61% of the population is Asian

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      West Town population breakdown by race

      Race West Town Chicago Illinois
      White 64.48% 47.73% 72.14%
      Black 16.51% 29.22% 14.30%
      Asian 5.61% 6.84% 5.10%
      American Indian 0.08% 0.34% 0.23%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.04% 0.03%
      Mixed race 7.67% 5.28% 2.34%
      Other race 5.64% 10.55% 5.86%
      In West Town, 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 Town, Chicago, IL demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).