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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West City

Illinois · 739 residents · 1.608 sq mi
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West City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $25,000. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 54% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

739
+3%vs 2000
vs 716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
460 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5406237067898721990201020202024West City
2024662
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,904
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,238
−33%vs 2000
vs $12,328 in 2000
US average: $14,340
32.2%
+10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$313
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $397 in 2000
US average: $450
65.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
34.2% rent
1.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(693)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(20)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(739)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.1%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−20%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West City, Illinois?

West City, Illinois has about 739 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West City, Illinois?

The typical household in West City, Illinois earns about $14,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West City, Illinois expensive?

In West City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $25,000, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in West City, Illinois?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in West City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West City, Illinois?

About 32.2% of people in West City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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