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Compare Springfield to West Chicago

This post compares Springfield, Illinois to West Chicago, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Springfield (city) West Chicago (city)
Population 116,313 27,385
Income (median) $46,601 $39,155
Home Value (median) $125,600 $238,000
White 73% 76%
Black 19% 2%
Asian 2% 7%
With Kids 27% 49%
Age (median) 38 33
Rentals 37% 34%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or West Chicago?
A: Springfield has a much larger population count than West Chicago: 116313 compared with 27385 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Springfield or in West Chicago?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Springfield.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Springfield or West Chicago?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Springfield.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Springfield does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 37% for Springfield versus 34% for West Chicago.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Decatur, Rock-Island, and Crest-Hill.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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