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West Union

County:
Clark County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.808
State:
Illinois

West Union is a CDP located in Clark County, Illinois. West Union has a 2026 population of 135. West Union is currently declining at a rate of -6.9% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in West Union is $109,688 with a poverty rate of 7.14%. The median age in West Union is 49.9 years: 49.5 years for males, and 61.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.9 males.

135
Total Population
75
Density (mi²)
-10 -6.9%
Growth

West Union Population

West Union Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026135-10-6.9%
2025145-9-5.84%

Median Age

Overall: 49.9 years
Female: 61.2 years
Male: 49.5 years

West Union Adults

There are 127 adults, (28 of whom are seniors) in West Union.

Sex Ratio

Female: 69 (49.3%)
Male: 71 (50.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Union includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White140100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White140100%

West Union Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Union 's average per capita income is $60,972. Household income levels show a median of $109,688. The poverty rate stands at 7.14%.

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$111,023-
Families$110,568$100,728
Households$109,688$94,319
Non Families--

$60,972

Average Income

$109,688

Median Household Income

7.14%

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)