Population 25,166 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Englewood
Household size in West Englewood
| Period | West Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.56 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.41 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.59 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in West Englewood are large by national standards, averaging 2.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.56 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Englewood
| Period | West Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
West Englewood is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 31.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Englewood
| Period | West Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −12.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in West Englewood: 22.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 12.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. West Englewood has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Chicago neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Englewood
Renters in West Englewood
| Period | West Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.5% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.6% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.8% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in West Englewood than nationally: 49.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About six in ten owners (58.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Englewood
| Period | West Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in West Englewood: 19.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Englewood
| Period | West Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
West Englewood is a place of older homes: half were built before 1944, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1939 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Englewood
| Period | West Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $956 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $957 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $933 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,272 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$317 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Englewood costs $1,272 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $317 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 43.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Englewood
Bachelor's degrees in West Englewood
| Period | West Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in West Englewood: 11.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only four of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Englewood
| Period | West Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.5% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.1% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.2% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.1% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in West Englewood never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.7 points, as it has nationally. West Englewood has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Chicago neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Englewood
| Period | West Englewood | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 36.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −18.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in West Englewood: 17.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 18.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Englewood compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Englewood | 2.97 | 37.1 | 22.3% | 49.8% | 19.3% | 1944 | $1,272 | 11.0% | 77.1% | 17.5% |
| Englewood | 2.63 | 40.4 | 23.5% | 64.2% | 24.1% | 1945 | $1,060 | 14.0% | 80.2% | 20.9% |
| Becks Park | 2.54 | 42.5 | 27.4% | 73.3% | 20.3% | 1947 | $1,052 | 11.1% | 74.0% | 21.8% |
| Chicago Lawn | 3.25 | 33.3 | 23.4% | 46.6% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,242 | 15.0% | 73.0% | 11.9% |
| New City | 3.02 | 38.7 | 19.3% | 58.6% | 14.7% | 1943 | $998 | 14.3% | 75.0% | 13.4% |
| Gage Park | 3.50 | 33.7 | 13.8% | 40.6% | 6.5% | 1943 | $1,061 | 11.3% | 66.9% | 11.3% |
| South Englewood | 2.42 | 40.5 | 23.2% | 60.8% | 14.0% | 1953 | $1,120 | 20.7% | 84.2% | 16.8% |
| Back of the Yards | 3.27 | 29.9 | 25.5% | 68.9% | 13.5% | 1942 | $1,085 | 9.8% | 69.2% | 17.9% |
| Auburn Gresham | 2.68 | 41.3 | 26.1% | 41.1% | 15.5% | 1948 | $1,084 | 19.1% | 85.6% | 15.5% |
| Auburn Park | 2.19 | 44.9 | 18.7% | 63.1% | 18.8% | 1953 | $1,041 | 18.5% | 88.9% | 6.0% |
| Chester Highlands | 2.83 | 37.1 | 40.3% | 56.9% | 15.1% | 1945 | $1,133 | 16.3% | 80.6% | 17.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Englewood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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