West Union

County:: Fayette County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 2.747
State:: Iowa

West Union is a city located in Fayette County, Iowa. West Union has a 2025 population of 2,402. It is also the county seat of Fayette County. West Union is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,476 in 2020.

The average household income in West Union is $67,025 with a poverty rate of 12.78%.The median age in West Union is 42 years: 41.1 years for males, and 43 years for females.

Demographics

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

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	2,301	96.16%
Two or more races	57	2.38%
Other race	16	0.67%
Black or African American	13	0.54%
Asian	5	0.21%
Native American	1	0.04%

West Union Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Union's average per capita income is $43,971. Household income levels show a median of $50,909. The poverty rate stands at 12.78%.

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	$103,947	-
Families	$73,438	$91,181
Households	$50,909	$67,025
Non Families	$25,536	$40,780

$43,971

Average Income

$50,909

Median Household Income

12.78%

Poverty Rate