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Western Springs, IL Population by Age

The median age in Western Springs, IL is 42.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 26.31% were under the age of 15, 11.68% aged 15 to 29, 48.57% aged 30 to 64, 11.12% aged 65 to 84, and 2.32% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Western Springs, IL population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Western Springs's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 1,053 7.77%
5 to 9 years 1,228 9.06%
10 to 14 years 1,284 9.48%
15 to 19 years 998 7.37%
20 to 24 years 394 2.91%
25 to 29 years 191 1.41%
30 to 34 years 270 1.99%
35 to 39 years 813 6%
40 to 44 years 1,090 8.04%
45 to 49 years 927 6.84%
50 to 54 years 1,198 8.84%
55 to 59 years 1,464 10.8%
60 to 64 years 819 6.04%
65 to 69 years 459 3.39%
70 to 74 years 441 3.25%
75 to 79 years 376 2.77%
80 to 84 years 231 1.7%
85 years and over 314 2.32%
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Western Springs, IL population by age group

Key stats
4,957
Population under 25 years
2,364
Population aged 25-44
4,408
Population aged 45-64
1,821
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Western Springs's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Western Springs, IL population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 1,464 (10.80% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Western Springs, IL was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 1,464 (10.80%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Western Springs, IL was the 25-29 years with a population of 191 (1.41%).

Western Springs, IL population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Western Springs, IL's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Western Springs's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Western Springs, IL population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 7,417 (54.74% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 4,312 31.82%
18 to 64 years 7,417 54.74%
85 years and over 1,821 13.44%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Western Springs's population under 18 was 31.82%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Western Springs's working population (between 18 and 64) was 54.74%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Western Springs's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 13.44% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Western Springs, IL population pyramid

Population pyramid for Western Springs, IL is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Western Springs's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Western Springs, IL, is 43.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Western Springs, IL, is 22.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Western Springs, IL is 66.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Western Springs, IL is 4.5.
The graph shows Western Springs's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Western Springs, IL population pyramid i.e. Western Springs population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Western Springs, IL's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 641 412 1,053
5 to 9 years 682 546 1,228
10 to 14 years 626 658 1,284
15 to 19 years 496 502 998
20 to 24 years 253 141 394
25 to 29 years 91 100 191
30 to 34 years 116 154 270
35 to 39 years 471 342 813
40 to 44 years 495 595 1,090
45 to 49 years 424 503 927
50 to 54 years 652 546 1,198
55 to 59 years 714 750 1,464
60 to 64 years 477 342 819
65 to 69 years 229 230 459
70 to 74 years 181 260 441
75 to 79 years 172 204 376
80 to 84 years 75 156 231
85 years and over 103 211 314
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Things to know

What is the population of Western Springs, IL under 18?

Western Springs's population under the age of 18 is 4,312, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 31.82% of the total resident population of Western Springs, IL.

What is the aging population in Western Springs, IL?

Western Springs's population aged 65 years and above was 1,821. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 13.44% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Western Springs, IL Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Western Springs age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Western Springs population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Western Springs. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Western Springs by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Western Springs.

Key observations

The largest age group in Western Springs, IL was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 1,464 (10.80%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Western Springs, IL was the 25-29 years with a population of 191 (1.41%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Western Springs population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Western Springs is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Western Springs total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Western Springs Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Western Springs, IL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Western Springs - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Western Springs population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Western Springs. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Western Springs population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Western Springs population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Western Springs is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Western Springs is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Western Springs Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Western Springs, IL Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Western Springs, IL population pyramid, which represents the Western Springs population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Western Springs, IL, is 43.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Western Springs, IL, is 22.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Western Springs, IL is 66.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Western Springs, IL is 4.5.

Western Springs population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Western Springs population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Western Springs for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Western Springs for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Western Springs for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Western Springs Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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