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West Union

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.36
State:
West Virginia

West Union is a town located in Doddridge County, West Virginia. West Union has a 2026 population of 633. It is also the county seat of Doddridge County. West Union is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -4.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 662 in 2020.

The median household income in West Union is $60,417 with a poverty rate of 18.86%. The median age in West Union is 41.7 years: 30.4 years for males, and 46.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.6 males.

633
Total Population
1,757
Density (mi²)
-5 -0.78%
Growth

West Union Population

West Union Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026633-5-0.78%
2025638-5-0.78%
2024643-8-1.23%
2023651-4-0.61%
2022655-2-0.3%
2021657-5-0.76%
2020662-2-0.3%
2019798-15-1.85%
2018813-15-1.81%
2017828-7-0.84%
2016835-8-0.95%
2015843-2-0.24%
201484520.24%
2013843172.06%
2012826-2-0.24%
201182830.36%
2010824-1-0.12%

Median Age

Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 46.9 years
Male: 30.4 years

West Union Adults

There are 898 adults, (166 of whom are seniors) in West Union.

Sex Ratio

Female: 503 (48.4%)
Male: 536 (51.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Union includes 91.24% White, 5.58% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White94891.24%
Black or African American585.58%
Two or more races323.08%
Other race10.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50.48%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White94390.76%
Black or African American585.58%
Two or more races323.08%
Other race10.1%

West Union Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Union 's average per capita income is $50,417. Household income levels show a median of $60,417. The poverty rate stands at 18.86%.

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$132,981-
Families$98,977$124,978
Households$60,417$105,898
Non Families$40,156$53,662

$50,417

Average Income

$60,417

Median Household Income

18.86%

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)