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West Union

Minnesota · 111 residents · 0.444 sq mi
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West Union has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,107. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
111
+28%since 2000
from 87 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+11%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
56801031261501990201020202024West Union
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,107
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,643 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,265
+94%since 2000
from $10,441 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.219
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance20.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical20.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.3
−31%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(8)
Diversity Score16%(18)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+129%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.5%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Union, Minnesota?

West Union, Minnesota has about 111 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Union, Minnesota earns about $49,107 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 $63,800.

How educated are people in West Union, Minnesota?

About 3.6% 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 2.4% 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 47 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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