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West Chicago, Illinois

West Chicago is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 23,469 at the 2000 census. Formerly named Turner Junction after its founder, John B. Turner, president of the G&CU In 1855. The town was initially established around the first junction of railroad lines in Illinois.

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Among the most common occupations in West Chicago are Management, professional, and related occupations, 25%. Sales and office occupations, 22%. and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 22%. Approximately 87 percent of workers in West Chicago, Illinois work for companies, 7 percent work for the government and 2 percent are self-employed.

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West Chicago Industries

The leading industries in West Chicago, Illinois are Manufacturing, 21%; Educational, health and social services, 13%; and Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services, 11%. Simply Hired's West Chicago job listings indicate that the following industries in West Chicago are hiring the most workers: Misc Store Retailers, Catering Services, Food Service Contractors, Department Stores and Discount & Club Stores.

West Chicago Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in West Chicago, Illinois is $33,504, and the median income of households in West Chicago was $63,424.
 

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West Chicago, IL

$34,000
 

West Chicago Unemployment Rate

West Chicago has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our West Chicago Trends data, the number of West Chicago, Illinois jobs has decreased by 21% since March 2008.
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West Chicago Employment Statistics

Population of West Chicago
Total population 23,469
Male 53.32%
Female 46.68%
Median age 27.8
  
West Chicago Housing
Owner-occupied homes 67.8%
Median cost of a home $160,000
Median mortgage payment $1,070
Renter-occupied homes 32.2%
Vacant housing 2.9%
Median monthly rent $785
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $39,723
Median for all female full-time $27,285
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4%
$15,000 to $24,999 6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9%
$35,000 to $49,999 13%
$50,000 to $74,999 23%
$75,000 to $99,999 19%
$100,000 to $149,999 15%
$150,000 to $199,999 4%
$200,000 or more 2%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 17%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 16%
High school graduate 21%
Some college, no degree 18%
Associate's degree 6%
Bachelor's degree 17%
Graduate degree 5%
  
Marital Status
Never married 30%
Currently married 61%
Separated 1%
Widowed 3%
Divorced 6%
  
Race
White 80%
Black or African American 2%
Asian 2%
Other 16%
  
West Chicago Commute
Carpool 18.9%
Public transportation 3.1%
Average travel time 24 minutes