State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,552.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.62%
Growth Since 2010
-5.56%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
West Frankfort, Illinois Population 2021
7,727
West Frankfort is a city located in Franklin County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 7,727, it is the 265th largest city in Illinois and the 3717th largest city in the United States . West Frankfort is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -5.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,182 in 2010. West Frankfort reached it's highest population of 14,683 in 1930. Spanning over 5 miles, West Frankfort has a population density of 1,552 people per square mile.
The average household income in West Frankfort is $41,765 with a poverty rate of 30.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $535 per month, and the median house value is $62,700. 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 Frankfort was:
- White: 96.53%
- Two or more races: 1.63%
- Black or African American: 1.08%
- Asian: 0.44%
- Native American: 0.32%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of West Frankfort, Illinois is 7,727 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 7,871.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,182.
West Frankfort, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,447 | 96.53% |
| Two or More Races | 126 | 1.63% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 0.32% |
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West Frankfort Population by Race
West Frankfort Population Pyramid $2021
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West Frankfort Population by Age
West Frankfort Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,419 | 2.22 | 64.6 |
| Non Family | 1,514 | 1.15 | 61.4 |
| Married | 1,031 | 3.11 | 83.2 |
| Female | 688 | 3.05 | 45.6 |
| Male | 186 | 2.95 | 57.5 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
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West Frankfort Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 3.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 463 | 8.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,963 | 36.49% |
| Some College | 1,717 | 31.91% |
| Associates Degree | 481 | 8.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 312 | 5.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 246 | 4.57% |
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West Frankfort Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
West Frankfort Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,226 | 4,592 | 507 |
| Black | 51 | 26 | |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 28 | |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american 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 Educational Attainment by Race
West Frankfort Earnings by Educational Attainment
West Frankfort Language by Age
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West Frankfort Language
99.02% of West Frankfort residents speak only English, while 0.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.80% of the population.
West Frankfort Language
West Frankfort Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,250 | 2,201 | 30.36% |
| Multiple | 125 | 51 | 40.80% |
| Black | 80 | 33 | 41.25% |
| Asian | 34 | 20 | 58.82% |
30.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.00%
Male Poverty Rate
33.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Frankfort
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Frankfort is Asian, with 58.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Frankfort is White, with 30.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.17%.
West Frankfort Poverty
West Frankfort Poverty Rate by Education
West Frankfort Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.8%
Female Marriage Rate
West Frankfort Married by Age and Sex
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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
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West Frankfort Marital Status
West Frankfort Veterans by War
West Frankfort Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 8.12% |
West Frankfort Veterans by Race
West Frankfort Veterans by Education
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21.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
West Frankfort Veterans by Education
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51%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
West Frankfort Employment by Age
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West Frankfort Employment by Race
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West Frankfort Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.39%
Native Born
0.61%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.39% of West Frankfort residents were born in the United States, with 84.42% having been born in Illinois. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
West Frankfort Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,727 | -48 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 7,775 | -48 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 7,823 | -48 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 7,871 | -68 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 7,939 | -17 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 7,956 | -66 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 8,022 | -20 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 8,042 | -29 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 8,071 | -65 | -0.80% |
| 2012 | 8,136 | -43 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 8,179 | -8 | -0.10% |
| 2010 | 8,187 | -9 | -0.01% |
| 2000 | 8,196 | -330 | -0.39% |
| 1990 | 8,526 | -911 | -1.01% |
| 1980 | 9,437 | 601 | 0.66% |
| 1970 | 8,836 | -191 | -0.21% |
| 1960 | 9,027 | -2,357 | -2.29% |
| 1950 | 11,384 | -999 | -0.84% |
| 1940 | 12,383 | -2,300 | -1.69% |
| 1930 | 14,683 | 6,205 | 5.65% |
| 1920 | 8,478 | 0.00% |