West Liberty, IL Demographics

A map of West Liberty's Population by Race

West Liberty, Illinois has an estimated population of 43, a dramatic decrease from the 96 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Liberty, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Liberty has become 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 Liberty, that probability was 2.1% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Liberty is ranked the 1406th 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 Liberty was ranked the 1367th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Liberty's White Population

43 residents of West Liberty, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Liberty is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. West Liberty ranks 14th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's White population has declined by an estimated 54.7%. White residents' share of West Liberty's population has increased from 99.0% to 100.0%.

West Liberty is more White than neighboring Olney (91.7% White), Newton (96.9% White), and Willow Hill (97% White).

West Liberty's Black Population

0 residents of West Liberty, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Liberty is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. West Liberty ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of West Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Liberty is less Black than neighboring Olney (0.5% Black), and Newton (0.2% Black).

West Liberty's Asian Population

0 residents of West Liberty, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Liberty is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. West Liberty ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of West Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Liberty is less Asian than neighboring Olney (0.8% Asian).

West Liberty's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Liberty, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Liberty is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Liberty ranks 1387th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of West Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Liberty is less Hispanic than neighboring Olney (2.8% Hispanic), Newton (0.8% Hispanic), and Willow Hill (2% Hispanic).

West Liberty's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Liberty, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Liberty is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Liberty ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of West Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Liberty is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olney (1% Native American/Other).

West Liberty's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Liberty, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Liberty is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Liberty ranks 1411th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Liberty's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

West Liberty is less Multiracial than neighboring Olney (3.2% Multiracial), Newton (2.1% Multiracial), and Willow Hill (1% 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.