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West Union

Ohio · 3,091 residents (2025 est.) · 2.831 sq mi
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West Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $132,500. The poverty rate of 38.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,899
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,024 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,025 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,091 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Union
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,056
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,566 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,681
+55%since 2000
from $13,301 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
+24%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
61.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+62%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,840)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,722)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(101)
Diversity Score14.6%(423)
Diversity Score
15
+631%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
29.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+36.5 ptssince 2017
from 48.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Union, Ohio?

West Union, Ohio has about 2,899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Union, Ohio earns about $29,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Union, Ohio expensive?

In West Union, Ohio, the median home is worth about $132,500, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in West Union, Ohio?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Union, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Union, Ohio?

About 38.6% of people in West Union, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Union, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, West Union, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 197 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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