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West City

Illinois · 661 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 $26,778. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $29,100. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
−8%since 2000
from 716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5406237067898721990201020202024West City
2024662
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,778
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,979
+22%since 2000
from $12,328 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,100
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−35%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(611)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(26)
Asian1.8%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.3%(95)
Diversity Score
14
+406%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−8%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West City, Illinois?

West City, Illinois has about 661 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West City, Illinois earns about $26,778 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 $29,100, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in West City, Illinois?

About 6.3% 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 19.9% of people in West City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has West City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, West City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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