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Westervelt, Illinois

Census designated place in Shelby County, Illinois · ZIP 62565

  • Shelby County
  • Within Ridge Township
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 24 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 7Households
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2010 to 2020+2.3%
1281301322010: 12820102020: 1312020128131
Population of Westervelt at each census
CensusPopulation
2010128
2020131

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Westervelt
Under $50k100%
$50k to $100k0%
$100k to $150k0%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Westervelt
Owner occupied
0 units
Renter occupied
7 units
Vacancy rate
75.9%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Westervelt compared with its county and state
Westervelt compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureWesterveltShelby CountyIllinois
Population2420,86712,692,653
Median household incomeNot available$68,457$81,702
Median age15.445.538.9
Median home valueNot available$130,400$250,500
Bachelor’s degree or higher0.0%17.6%37.2%
Foreign-born residents0.0%1.3%14.4%
Owner-occupied homes0.0%78.5%66.8%
Mean commute to workNot available21.1 minutes28.1 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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