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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 2025 population of 2,402. It is also the county seat of Fayette County. West Union is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,476 in 2020.

The average household income in West Union is $67,025 with a poverty rate of 12.78%.The median age in West Union is 42 years: 41.1 years for males, and 43 years for females.

2.4K
Total Population
875
Density (mi²)
-15 -0.62%
Growth

West Union Population

West Union Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Union includes 96.16% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,30196.16%
Two or more races572.38%
Other race160.67%
Black or African American130.54%
Asian50.21%
Native American10.04%

West Union Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Union's average per capita income is $43,971. Household income levels show a median of $50,909. The poverty rate stands at 12.78%.

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$103,947-
Families$73,438$91,181
Households$50,909$67,025
Non Families$25,536$40,780

$43,971

Average Income

$50,909

Median Household Income

12.78%

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)