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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Union

Iowa · 2,490 residents · 2.747 sq mi
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West Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,978. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $38,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,490
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Union
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,978
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,515 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,858
−39%vs 2000
vs $17,937 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$252
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $355 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,466)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(35)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(144)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(42)
Diversity Score
2
−70%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.3%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Union, Iowa?

West Union, Iowa has about 2,490 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Union, Iowa?

The typical household in West Union, Iowa earns about $20,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Union, Iowa expensive?

In West Union, Iowa, the median home is worth about $38,400, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in West Union, Iowa?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Union, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Union, Iowa?

About 12.0% of people in West Union, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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