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West City

Illinois · 656 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 $37,813. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,300. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
−8%since 2000
from 716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
408 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
−1%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5406237067898721990201020202024West City
2024662
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,813
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,148
+63%since 2000
from $12,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(570)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(22)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score16.5%(108)
Diversity Score
16
+482%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West City, Illinois?

West City, Illinois has about 656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West City, Illinois earns about $37,813 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 $59,300, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in West City, Illinois?

About 16.3% 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 29.9% 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 83 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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