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Union

West Virginia · 419 residents · 0.447 sq mi
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Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,151. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 129 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,100. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
419
−24%since 2000
from 548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
937 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+15%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3824775726677621990201020202024Union
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,151
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,797 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,599
+91%since 2000
from $12,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(378)
Black3.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(24)
Diversity Score26.8%(112)
Diversity Score
27
+171%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−12%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.2%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.5%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, West Virginia?

Union, West Virginia has about 419 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union, West Virginia earns about $26,151 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 $103,100, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Union, West Virginia?

About 17.4% 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 12.9% of people in Union, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Union, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 137 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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