West Frankfort, Illinois Population 2022
West Frankfort is a city located in Franklin County Illinois. West Frankfort has a 2020 population of 7,093. West Frankfort is currently declining at a rate of -1.27% annually and its population has decreased by -2.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,275 in 2010.
The average household income in West Frankfort is $41,765 with a poverty rate of 32.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $591 per month, and the median house value is $64,100. The median age in West Frankfort is 43.4 years, 37.6 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
West Frankfort Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Frankfortwas:
- White: 96.51%
- Two or more races: 2.20%
- Asian: 0.71%
- Native American: 0.41%
- Black or African American: 0.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,332 | 96.51% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 167 | 2.20% |
West Frankfort Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,204 | 2.33 | 63.5 |
| Married | 1,124 | 3.17 | 76 |
| Male | 171 | 2.72 | 47.4 |
| Female | 655 | 3.03 | 45.3 |
| Non Family | 1,254 | 1.16 | 64 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 3.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 597 | 11.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,910 | 36.63% |
| Some College | 1,595 | 30.58% |
| Associates Degree | 494 | 9.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 230 | 4.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 191 | 3.66% |
West Frankfort Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Asian | 54 | 54 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 65 | 12 |
| White | 5,043 | 4,257 | 336 |
| Black | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
West Frankfort Language by Age
West Frankfort Language
98.45% of West Frankfort residents speak only English, while 1.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.06% of the population.
West Frankfort Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11 | 11 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 54 | 30 | 55.56% |
| White | 7,201 | 2,350 | 32.63% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 166 | 44 | 26.51% |
32.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.75%
Male Poverty Rate
37.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Frankfort
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Frankfort is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Frankfort is Multiple, with 26.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.56%.
West Frankfort Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
West Frankfort Married by Age and Sex
West Frankfort Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
West Frankfort Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 445 | 7.78% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 37.93% |
West Frankfort Veterans by Education
18.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
52%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
84.97%
Born in West Frankfort
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.29% of West Frankfort residents were born in the United States, with 84.97% having been born in Illinois. 0.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 8,478 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 14,683 | 6,205 | 5.65% |
| 1940 | 12,383 | -2,300 | -1.69% |
| 1950 | 11,384 | -999 | -0.84% |
| 1960 | 9,027 | -2,357 | -2.29% |
| 1970 | 8,836 | -191 | -0.21% |
| 1980 | 9,437 | 601 | 0.66% |
| 1990 | 8,526 | -911 | -1.01% |
| 2000 | 8,196 | -330 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 8,182 | -14 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 8,091 | -91 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 8,000 | -91 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 7,909 | -91 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 7,818 | -91 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 7,727 | -91 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 7,636 | -91 | -1.18% |
| 2017 | 7,545 | -91 | -1.19% |
| 2018 | 7,454 | -91 | -1.21% |
| 2019 | 7,363 | -91 | -1.22% |
| 2020 | 7,275 | -88 | -1.20% |
| 2021 | 7,184 | -91 | -1.25% |
| 2022 | 7,093 | -91 | -1.27% |