West City, IL Demographics

A map of West City's Population by Race

West City, Illinois has an estimated population of 662, a less than 1% change from the 656 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West City has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West City, that probability was 23.9% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West City is ranked the 839th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West City was ranked the 825th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West City's White Population

603 residents of West City, or 91.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West City is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. West City ranks 943rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West City's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of West City's population has increased from 86.9% to 91.1%.

West City is more White than neighboring Benton (89.5% White). West City is less White than neighboring Buckner (94.9% White), Orient (96.9% White), West Frankfort (95.9% White), and Valier (95% White).

West City's Black Population

2 residents of West City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West City is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. West City ranks 510th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West City's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of West City's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

West City is more Black than neighboring Buckner (0% Black), and Orient (0% Black). West City is less Black than neighboring Benton (0.9% Black), West Frankfort (0.4% Black), and Valier (0.4% Black).

West City's Asian Population

0 residents of West City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West City is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. West City ranks 358th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West City's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

West City is less Asian than neighboring Benton (0.8% Asian), and West Frankfort (0.1% Asian).

West City's Hispanic Population

39 residents of West City, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West City is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. West City ranks 685th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West City's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.9%.

West City is more Hispanic than neighboring Benton (3.3% Hispanic), Buckner (1.8% Hispanic), Orient (1.4% Hispanic), West Frankfort (1.4% Hispanic), and Valier (0% Hispanic).

West City's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of West City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West City is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West City ranks 231st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West City's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

West City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Benton (0% Native American/Other), Buckner (0% Native American/Other), Orient (0% Native American/Other), West Frankfort (0.2% Native American/Other), and Valier (0% Native American/Other).

West City's Multiracial Population

16 residents of West City, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West City is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. West City ranks 76th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West City's population has decreased from 6.7% to 2.4%.

West City is more Multiracial than neighboring Orient (1.7% Multiracial), and West Frankfort (2% Multiracial). West City is less Multiracial than neighboring Benton (5.4% Multiracial), Buckner (3.3% Multiracial), and Valier (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.