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West Union

South Carolina · 297 residents · 0.793 sq mi
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West Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,600. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

297
+11%since 1990
from 267 in 1990
1990 – 2025
375 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 337 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.9
+30%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2522983453914381990201020202024West Union
2024370
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,250
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,753
+11%since 1990
from $12,381 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.1%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$296
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.5
+76%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(251)
Black6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(38)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(238)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score35.7%(106)
36
+153%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+22%since 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Union, South Carolina?

West Union, South Carolina has about 297 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Union, South Carolina?

The typical household in West Union, South Carolina earns about $24,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Union, South Carolina expensive?

In West Union, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $59,600, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in West Union, South Carolina?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Union, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Union, South Carolina?

About 27.1% of people in West Union, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Union, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, West Union, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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