Demographics & People — West Frankfort, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,156 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,056 |
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| Family Households | 1,721 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0387 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,881 |
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| Black or African American | 27 |
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| Asian | 15 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,353 |
| Other groups | 1,253 |
| Irish | 1,045 |
| American | 1,018 |
| German | 975 |
| English | 805 |
| Italian | 423 |
| Polish | 218 |
| French (except Basque) | 213 |
| Dutch | 135 |
Language
| English Only | 6,643 |
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| Spanish | 94 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,784 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 420 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,380 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Frankfort, Illinois.
