West York, IL Demographics
A map of West York's Population by Race
West York, Illinois has an estimated population of 83, a large increase from the 74 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.2% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West York, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
West York 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 York, that probability was 10.4% in 2020 and 9.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
West York is ranked the 1359th 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 York was ranked the 1402nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
West York's White Population
79 residents of West York, or 95.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West York is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. West York ranks 236th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West York's White population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of West York's population has increased from 94.6% to 95.2%.
West York is more White than neighboring Hutsonville (88.1% White), Merom (88.4% White), and Robinson (84.6% White). West York is less White than neighboring West Union (100% White), and Annapolis (100% White).
West York's Black Population
0 residents of West York, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West York is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. West York ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West York's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of West York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
West York is less Black than neighboring Hutsonville (1.2% Black), and Robinson (8.7% Black).
West York's Asian Population
0 residents of West York, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West York is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. West York ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West York's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of West York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
West York is less Asian than neighboring Hutsonville (1.5% Asian), and Robinson (0.2% Asian).
West York's Hispanic Population
0 residents of West York, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West York is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. West York ranks 1387th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West York's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of West York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
West York is less Hispanic than neighboring Hutsonville (1.4% Hispanic), Merom (1.4% Hispanic), and Robinson (5.1% Hispanic).
West York's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of West York, 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 York is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West York ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West York's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West York's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.
West York is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hutsonville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Robinson (0.2% Native American/Other).
West York's Multiracial Population
4 residents of West York, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West York is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. West York ranks 1041st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West York's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West York's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.8%.
West York is more Multiracial than neighboring West Union (0% Multiracial), Annapolis (0% Multiracial), and Robinson (1.3% Multiracial). West York is less Multiracial than neighboring Hutsonville (6.9% Multiracial), and Merom (10.2% 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.