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West Union

County:
Oconee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.793

West Union is a town located in Oconee County, South Carolina. West Union has a 2026 population of 396. West Union is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 5.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 375 in 2020.

The median household income in West Union is $48,393 with a poverty rate of 6.22%. The median age in West Union is 38 years: 37.2 years for males, and 39.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 118.9 males.

396
Total Population
500
Density (mi²)
4 1.02%
Growth

West Union Population

West Union Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202639641.02%
202539230.77%
202438930.78%
202338661.58%
202238041.06%
202137610.27%
202037520.54%
201933261.84%
201832610.31%
201732551.56%
201632020.63%
201531820.63%
201431630.96%
201331300%
201231310.32%
2011312217.22%
201031200%

Median Age

Overall: 38 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 37.2 years

West Union Adults

There are 289 adults, (89 of whom are seniors) in West Union.

Sex Ratio

Female: 169 (45.7%)
Male: 201 (54.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Union includes 60.81% White, 13.24% other race, 9.46% Native American, 8.38% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White22560.81%
Other race4913.24%
Native American359.46%
Black or African American318.38%
Two or more races308.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race4913.24%
Native American359.46%
Two or more races82.16%
White20.54%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White22360.27%
Black or African American318.38%
Two or more races225.95%

West Union Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Union 's average per capita income is $33,661. Household income levels show a median of $48,393. The poverty rate stands at 6.22%.

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$69,792-
Families$54,167$82,720
Households$48,393$69,829
Non Families$35,893$36,457

$33,661

Average Income

$48,393

Median Household Income

6.22%

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)