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West Union

Illinois · 271 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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West Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,929. Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 51 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $69,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271
−16%since 2019
from 322 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
150 / sq mi
−16%since 2019
from 178 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
−4%since 2019
from 44.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
106208309410512201020202024West Union
2024140
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,929
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,080
+6%since 2019
from $17,101 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2019
from 75.2% in 2019
12.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(282)
Black12.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.2%(88)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−96%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 95.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+3%since 2019
from 21.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 61.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Female
53.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Union, Illinois?

West Union, Illinois has about 271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Union, Illinois earns about $48,929 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 $69,100.

How educated are people in West Union, Illinois?

About 19.0% 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 15.0% of people in West Union, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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