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West Frankfort

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.984
State:
Illinois

West Frankfort is a city located in Franklin County, Illinois. West Frankfort has a 2025 population of 7,099 . West Frankfort is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,258 in 2020.

The average household income in West Frankfort is $59,623 with a poverty rate of 25.23%. The median age in West Frankfort is 39.9 years: 39.2 years for males, and 41.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 111.0 males.

7.1K
Total Population
1,424
Density (mi²)
-32 -0.45%
Growth

West Frankfort Population

West Frankfort Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Frankfort includes 96.16% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (96.16%)

Two or more races (2.89%)

Black or African American (0.38%)

Asian (0.21%)

Other race (0.2%)

Native American (0.17%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,88196.16%
Two or more races2072.89%
Black or African American270.38%
Asian150.21%
Other race140.2%
Native American120.17%

West Frankfort Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Frankfort's average per capita income is $40,342. Household income levels show a median of $48,143. The poverty rate stands at 25.23%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$71,538-
Families$58,832$69,105
Households$48,143$59,623
Non Families$35,893$44,822

$40,342

Average Income

$48,143

Median Household Income

25.23%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)