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West Frankfort

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.984
State:
Illinois

West Frankfort is a city located in Franklin County, Illinois. West Frankfort has a 2026 population of 7,067. West Frankfort is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -2.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,258 in 2020.

The median household income in West Frankfort is $47,898 with a poverty rate of 28.96%. The median age in West Frankfort is 39 years: 38.5 years for males, and 39.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.4 males.

7.1K
Total Population
1,418
Density (mi²)
-32 -0.45%
Growth

West Frankfort Population

West Frankfort Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,067-32-0.45%
20257,099-32-0.45%
20247,131-24-0.34%
20237,155-19-0.26%
20227,174-49-0.68%
20217,223-57-0.78%
20207,258-571-7.29%
20197,829-44-0.56%
20187,873-66-0.83%
20177,939-13-0.16%
20167,952-67-0.84%
20158,019-17-0.21%
20148,036-30-0.37%
20138,066-66-0.81%
20128,132-39-0.48%
20118,171-10-0.12%
20108,181-1-0.01%
20008,196-330-3.87%
19908,526-911-9.65%
19809,4376016.8%
19708,836-191-2.12%
19609,027-2,357-20.7%
195011,384-999-8.07%
194012,383-2,300-15.66%
193014,6836,20573.19%
19208,47800%

Median Age

Overall: 39 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 38.5 years

West Frankfort Adults

There are 5,274 adults, (1,051 of whom are seniors) in West Frankfort.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,535 (49.7%)
Male: 3,583 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Frankfort includes 95.98% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,83295.98%
Two or more races2102.95%
Black or African American390.55%
Other race160.22%
Native American110.15%
Asian100.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races711%
Other race160.22%
Black or African American80.11%
White70.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,82595.88%
Two or more races1391.95%
Black or African American310.44%
Native American110.15%
Asian100.14%

West Frankfort Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Frankfort 's average per capita income is $40,044. Household income levels show a median of $47,898. The poverty rate stands at 28.96%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$74,531-
Families$57,000$69,051
Households$47,898$58,513
Non Families$26,250$38,027

$40,044

Average Income

$47,898

Median Household Income

28.96%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)