West York, Illinois facts for kids
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West York, Illinois
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Census-designated place
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 West York, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 74 |
| • Density | 556.39/sq mi (215.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62478
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583444 |
West York is a small community in Crawford County, Illinois, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts as a community for statistics. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
West York is located about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) north of Hutsonville. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 62478. In 2020, the population of West York was 74 people.
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West York's Location and Size
West York is a very small place! According to official records from 2021, its total area is about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in West York?
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| 2020 | 74 | — | |
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In 2020, the census counted 74 people living in West York. There were 29 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, 5 were considered families.
The population density was about 556 people per square mile (215 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 52 housing units, which are places where people could live.
Most of the people living in West York were White, making up about 94.59% of the population. A small number, 2.70%, were from other races. No one in West York was identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 census.
Households and Families
Out of the 29 households in West York:
- About 17.2% had children under 18 years old living with them.
- 17.24% were married couples living together.
- Most households (82.76%) were made up of individuals or groups not considered families.
The average number of people in a household was 4.20. The average family size was 1.55 people.
Age Groups in West York
The people in West York had different ages:
- About 24.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Most people, 64.5%, were between 45 and 64 years old.
- No one was counted in the 18 to 24 age group or 65 years and older age group in the 2020 census.
The average age of people in West York was 59.8 years old.
See also
In Spanish: West York (Illinois) para niños
