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West Union

Illinois · 288 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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West Union has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,944. Population has fallen 26% since 2011, a loss of 103 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
288
−26%vs 2011
vs 391 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
159 / sq mi
−26%vs 2011
vs 216 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+9%vs 2011
vs 36.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
106208309410512201020202024West Union
2024140
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,944
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,357 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,989
−5%vs 2011
vs $21,025 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.275
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.278 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $33,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Median gross rent
$817
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−51.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.4% in 2011
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+46%vs 2011
vs 0.6 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(286)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 25.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
+12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.5% in 2011
Female
56.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Union, Illinois?

West Union, Illinois has about 288 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Union, Illinois earns about $41,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Union, Illinois expensive?

In West Union, Illinois, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in West Union, Illinois?

About 12.5% 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 6.3% of people in West Union, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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