West Union

County:: Clark County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.808
State:: Illinois

West Union is a CDP located in Clark County, Illinois. West Union has a 2025 population of 174. West Union is currently declining at a rate of -4.4% annually and its population has decreased by -27.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 241 in 2020.

The average household income in West Union is $70,254 with a poverty rate of 15.24%. The median age in West Union is 61.2 years: 46 years for males, and 61.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Union includes 91.46% White, 8.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	150	91.46%
Black or African American	14	8.54%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%
Two or more races	0	0%

West Union Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Union's average per capita income is $44,792. Household income levels show a median of $72,969. The poverty rate stands at 15.24%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Families	$105,192	$82,060
Married Families	$86,250	-
Households	$72,969	$70,254
Non Families	-	-

$44,792

Average Income

$72,969

Median Household Income

15.24%

Poverty Rate