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West Union

Minnesota · 90 residents (2025 est.) · 0.444 sq mi
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West Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−21%since 2000
from 87 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
155 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+9%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:90 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
56801031261501990201020202024West Union
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,643 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,306
+200%since 2000
from $10,441 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+92%since 2010
from 0.219 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(3)
Diversity Score10.4%(7)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+33.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+216%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 26.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 89.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2012
from 1.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Union, Minnesota?

West Union, Minnesota has about 69 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Union, Minnesota earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Union, Minnesota expensive?

In West Union, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $120,800, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in West Union, Minnesota?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Union, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Union, Minnesota?

About 18.8% of people in West Union, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Union, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, West Union, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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