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West Union

West Virginia · 825 residents · 0.36 sq mi
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West Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,324. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,900. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
825
+2%since 2000
from 806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,292 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
−2%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5807819831K1K1990201020202024West Union
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,324
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,300 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,989
+33%since 2000
from $10,539 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(802)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(819)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score1.8%(15)
Diversity Score
2
+46%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% 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
16.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Union, West Virginia?

West Union, West Virginia has about 825 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Union, West Virginia earns about $26,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Union, West Virginia expensive?

In West Union, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in West Union, West Virginia?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Union, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Union, West Virginia?

About 23.6% of people in West Union, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Union, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, West Union, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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