Westside Hills / Brighton Ponds, IL

Neighborhood

Demographics of Westside Hills / Brighton Ponds

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.6%

Households with Children

38.1%

School Enrollment K-12

373

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.9%
School Age (5-17): 18.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.8%
Working Age (35-54): 28.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.8%
Seniors (65+): 4.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.9%
High School / GED: 38.2%
Some College or Associate's: 43.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.3%
Single Parents: 23.7%
Couples & Adults: 27.5%
Living Alone: 34.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 51.7%
Asian: 4.0%
Black or African American: 27.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 92.7%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 6.2%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 73.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 26.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 59.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 40.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 57.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 57.8%
Spanish: 37.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.6%
Elementary (1-4): 9.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.1%
High School (9-12): 6.8%
College / Graduate: 8.9%
Not Enrolled: 71.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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