Westchester / Sherwood, IL

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Westchester / Sherwood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

40.0%

Households with Children

27.2%

School Enrollment K-12

630

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.3%
School Age (5-17): 15.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.8%
Working Age (35-54): 28.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 17.4%

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: 2.1%
High School / GED: 21.8%
Some College or Associate's: 36.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.0%

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: 14.9%
Single Parents: 12.3%
Couples & Adults: 30.4%
Living Alone: 42.4%

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: 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
Asian: 5.5%
Black or African American: 9.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 9.8%
South Asian: 64.1%
Southeast Asian: 26.1%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

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: 32.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 67.6%

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: 55.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 44.9%

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: 80.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

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: 93.3%
Spanish: 0.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.7%
Arabic: 2.3%
Other: 0.0%

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: 3.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.1%
High School (9-12): 3.7%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 78.0%

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