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Union

West Virginia · 565 residents · 0.447 sq mi
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Union has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $87,700. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
565
+3%since 2000
from 548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,264 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
−1%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3824775726677621990201020202024Union
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,490
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,797 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,501
+52%since 2000
from $12,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−30%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(515)
Black3.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(532)
Black2.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(38)
Diversity Score22%(124)
Diversity Score
22
+123%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−13%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% 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
19.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% 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
10.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, West Virginia?

Union, West Virginia has about 565 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union, West Virginia earns about $41,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, West Virginia expensive?

In Union, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Union, West Virginia?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Union, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, West Virginia?

About 10.8% of people in Union, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Union, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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