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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 $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,700. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,490
−2%since 2000
from 2,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+4%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Union
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,515 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,794
+61%since 2000
from $17,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,279)
Black1.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(87)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score14.7%(365)
Diversity Score
15
+159%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Union, Iowa earns about $46,250 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 $108,700, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in West Union, Iowa?

About 25.2% 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 12.1% of people in West Union, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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