West Union Population

1810–2026

3,108

2026 projection

3.5% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K3.5K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for West Union. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,108+170.55%
20253,091+190.62%
20243,072+601.99%
20233,012+471.59%
20222,965-401.33%
20213,005+20.07%
20203,003-1544.88%
20193,157-50.16%
20183,162+30.09%
20173,159-70.22%

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West Union Demographics

42.1median age

Median age

Female44.5 yrs
Male36 yrs

Adults

2,110
581 seniors · 28%1,529 other adults

Sex

Female 46.6% · 1,352Male 53.4% · 1,547

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 29 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

West Union Income

$29,056median household income

Median household income

$29,056

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$29,628

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

38.6%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

West Union Marital Status

36% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married36%37%35%
Never married28%33%22%
Divorced18%20%17%
Widowed13%5%21%
Separated6%5%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201