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West Union

Illinois · 140 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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West Union is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,688. Population has declined 15% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
−15%since 2023
from 164 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
77 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 91 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
−18%since 2023
from 61.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
106208309410512201020202024West Union
2024140
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,688
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,969 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,663
+17%since 2023
from $37,234 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.166
−40%since 2023
from 0.277 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(150)
Black8.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.5%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
91.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
Female
49.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
45.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Union, Illinois?

West Union, Illinois has about 140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Union, Illinois earns about $109,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in West Union, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Union, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Union, Illinois?

About 7.1% of people in West Union, Illinois 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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