Willow Springs, Illinois
Willow Springs: Village in Illinois, United States of America
About
Willow Springs is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,524 and a population density of 502 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,562 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Willow Springs
| Population : | 5,562 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60480 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 708 |
| Area : | 11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 594 feet / 181 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:00:39 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 506 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Willow Springs is located at 41°44'27"N 87°51'37"W (41.7408700, -87.8603300).
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Demographics
The population of Willow Springs increased by 0.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,524 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,778 | 4.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,796 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,806 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,803 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,784 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,751 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,715 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,663 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,621 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,562 | -1.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 656,590 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 572,118 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 14.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 655,070 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 572,003 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 76.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 39,149 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 257,325 |
Willow Springs zip code is 60480.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 257,325 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $358,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,814 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $530 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,390 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 4,116 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 240,304 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.66 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,235,569 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,888,882 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,672,601 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 9,404,716 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,792 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $77,469 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $40,443 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 19,233 |
| 2019 total employment : | 296,968 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 19,474,880 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 62,543 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 61,297 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31,732 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 22,462 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 13,912 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44,785 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,119 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52,103 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 716.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 798.10 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $522,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,145 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $601 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,386 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,618 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 77,282 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 93,641 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 589,821 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,742 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,349 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,184 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,608 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,498 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 652 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 201 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,165 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 189 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,180 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,901.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.92 |
People born in Willow Springs (2)
People born in Willow Springs, including novelist Ray Hogan, volleyball player Jocelynn Birks, .
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Schools in Willow Springs
College & universities near Willow Springs, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147378 | Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills (IL) | 60465-0937 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Willow Springs, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Willow Springs
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Spring Post Office | Willow Springs (IL) | 60480 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Willow Springs , Missouri City in Howell County, Missouri, United States with a population of 2,098 people.
- Willow Springs , Wisconsin civil town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin with a population of 755 people.
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Willow Springs distances to largest Illinois cities
