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West Union

County:
Fayette County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.747
State:
Iowa

West Union is a city located in Fayette County, Iowa. West Union has a 2026 population of 2,414. It is also the county seat of Fayette County. West Union is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -2.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,477 in 2020.

The median household income in West Union is $53,617 with a poverty rate of 11.57%. The median age in West Union is 41.7 years: 37.2 years for males, and 44.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.6 males.

2.4K
Total Population
879
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.41%
Growth

West Union Population

West Union Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,414-10-0.41%
20252,424-11-0.45%
20242,435-11-0.45%
20232,446-2-0.08%
20222,448-9-0.37%
20212,457-20-0.81%
20202,477-8-0.32%
20192,308-11-0.47%
20182,319-27-1.15%
20172,346-28-1.18%
20162,374-30-1.25%
20152,404-19-0.78%
20142,423-26-1.06%
20132,449-33-1.33%
20122,482-15-0.6%
20112,497110.44%
20102,488-2-0.08%

Median Age

Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 44.2 years
Male: 37.2 years

West Union Adults

There are 1,846 adults, (659 of whom are seniors) in West Union.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,279 (51.4%)
Male: 1,210 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Union includes 90.72% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,25890.72%
Two or more races1084.34%
Asian672.69%
Other race381.53%
Black or African American170.68%
Native American10.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1174.7%
Two or more races763.05%
Other race381.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,14186.02%
Asian672.69%
Two or more races321.29%
Black or African American170.68%
Native American10.04%

West Union Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Union 's average per capita income is $45,192. Household income levels show a median of $53,617. The poverty rate stands at 11.57%.

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
Married Families$103,654-
Families$69,044$92,793
Households$53,617$68,332
Non Families$33,500$42,486

$45,192

Average Income

$53,617

Median Household Income

11.57%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)