West Frankfort, IL Demographics

A map of West Frankfort's Population by Race

West Frankfort, Illinois has an estimated population of 7,118, a slight decrease from the 7,275 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.9% White, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Frankfort, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Frankfort 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 Frankfort, that probability was 15.6% in 2020 and 8.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Frankfort is ranked the 280th 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 Frankfort was ranked the 279th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Frankfort's White Population

6,825 residents of West Frankfort, or 95.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Frankfort is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. West Frankfort ranks 632nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Frankfort's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of West Frankfort's population has increased from 91.8% to 95.9%.

West Frankfort is more White than neighboring Johnston City (90.4% White), Freeman Spur (90.6% White), and West City (91.1% White). West Frankfort is less White than neighboring Orient (96.9% White), and Hanaford (96.7% White).

West Frankfort's Black Population

31 residents of West Frankfort, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Frankfort is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. West Frankfort ranks 790th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Frankfort's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.5%. Black residents' share of West Frankfort's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

West Frankfort is more Black than neighboring Orient (0% Black), West City (0.3% Black), and Hanaford (0% Black). West Frankfort is less Black than neighboring Johnston City (0.8% Black), and Freeman Spur (6% Black).

West Frankfort's Asian Population

10 residents of West Frankfort, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Frankfort is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. West Frankfort ranks 619th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Frankfort's Asian population has declined by an estimated 73.7%. Asian residents' share of West Frankfort's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

West Frankfort is more Asian than neighboring Orient (0% Asian), Freeman Spur (0% Asian), West City (0% Asian), and Hanaford (0% Asian). West Frankfort is less Asian than neighboring Johnston City (2.6% Asian).

West Frankfort's Hispanic Population

102 residents of West Frankfort, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Frankfort is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Frankfort ranks 926th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Frankfort's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Frankfort's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.4%.

West Frankfort is more Hispanic than neighboring Freeman Spur (0.7% Hispanic), and Hanaford (0% Hispanic). West Frankfort is less Hispanic than neighboring Johnston City (1.7% Hispanic), and West City (5.9% Hispanic).

West Frankfort's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of West Frankfort, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Frankfort is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Frankfort ranks 611th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Frankfort's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Frankfort's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

West Frankfort is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orient (0% Native American/Other), Johnston City (0% Native American/Other), and Freeman Spur (0% Native American/Other). West Frankfort is less Native American/Other than neighboring West City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Hanaford (0.9% Native American/Other).

West Frankfort's Multiracial Population

139 residents of West Frankfort, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Frankfort is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Frankfort ranks 355th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Frankfort's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Frankfort's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.0%.

West Frankfort is more Multiracial than neighboring Orient (1.7% Multiracial). West Frankfort is less Multiracial than neighboring Johnston City (4.5% Multiracial), Freeman Spur (2.7% Multiracial), West City (2.4% Multiracial), and Hanaford (2.4% 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.