State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,707.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.38%
Growth Since 2010
-10.52%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Westville, Illinois Population 2021
2,865
Westville is a city located in Vermilion County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 2,865, it is the 422nd largest city in Illinois and the 6386th largest city in the United States . Westville is currently declining at a rate of -1.38% annually and its population has decreased by -10.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,202 in 2010. Westville reached it's highest population of 4,241 in 1920. Spanning over 2 miles, Westville has a population density of 1,707 people per square mile.
The average household income in Westville is $59,298 with a poverty rate of 14.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $592 per month, and the median house value is $76,700. The median age in Westville is 36.3 years, 33 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
Westville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westville was:
- White: 94.28%
- Two or more races: 2.11%
- Black or African American: 1.74%
- Native American: 1.37%
- Asian: 0.50%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Westville, Illinois is 2,865 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,985.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,202.
Westville, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,035 | 94.28% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 2.11% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 1.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.50% |
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Westville Population by Race
Westville Population Pyramid $2021
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Westville Population by Age
Westville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,257 | 2.56 | 76.9 |
| Married | 548 | 3.03 | 81.6 |
| Non Family | 365 | 0 | 84.4 |
| Female | 196 | 3.08 | 67.9 |
| Male | 148 | 3.97 | 53.4 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
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Westville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 5.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 875 | 43.30% |
| Some College | 371 | 18.36% |
| Associates Degree | 297 | 14.70% |
| Bachelors Degree | 217 | 10.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 3.66% |
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Westville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Westville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,909 | 1,749 | 258 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 25 | |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 17 |
| Native American | 19 | ||
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 |
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 asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Westville Educational Attainment by Race
Westville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Westville Language by Age
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Westville Language
98.64% of Westville residents speak only English, while 1.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
Westville Language
Westville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,884 | 396 | 13.73% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 41 | 58.57% |
| Multiple | 68 | 30 | 44.12% |
| Black | 56 | 15 | 26.79% |
14.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.91%
Male Poverty Rate
12.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Westville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westville is Hispanic, with 58.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westville is White, with 13.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.08%.
Westville Poverty
Westville Poverty Rate by Education
Westville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Westville Married by Age and Sex
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Westville 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 35-44.
Westville Marital Status by Race
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Westville Marital Status
Westville Veterans by War
Westville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 7.98% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 9.09% |
Westville Veterans by Race
Westville Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Westville Veterans by Education
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55.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Westville Employment by Age
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Westville Employment by Race
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Westville 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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98.66%
Native Born
1.34%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
0.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.66% of Westville residents were born in the United States, with 89.97% having been born in Illinois. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Westville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,865 | -40 | -1.38% |
| 2020 | 2,905 | -40 | -1.36% |
| 2019 | 2,945 | -40 | -1.34% |
| 2018 | 2,985 | -51 | -1.68% |
| 2017 | 3,036 | -30 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 3,066 | -28 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 3,094 | -31 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 3,125 | -35 | -1.11% |
| 2013 | 3,160 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 3,174 | -21 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 3,195 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 3,203 | 28 | 0.09% |
| 2000 | 3,175 | -212 | -0.64% |
| 1990 | 3,387 | -186 | -0.53% |
| 1980 | 3,573 | -82 | -0.23% |
| 1970 | 3,655 | 158 | 0.44% |
| 1960 | 3,497 | 301 | 0.90% |
| 1950 | 3,196 | -250 | -0.75% |
| 1940 | 3,446 | -455 | -1.23% |
| 1930 | 3,901 | -340 | -0.83% |
| 1920 | 4,241 | 1,634 | 4.99% |
| 1910 | 2,607 | 0.00% |