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West Union

County:
Adams County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.831
State:
Ohio

West Union is a village located in Adams County, Ohio. West Union has a 2026 population of 3,129. It is also the county seat of Adams County. West Union is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 4.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,006 in 2020.

The median household income in West Union is $29,056 with a poverty rate of 38.58%. The median age in West Union is 42.1 years: 36 years for males, and 44.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 114.4 males.

3.1K
Total Population
1,105
Density (mi²)
21 0.68%
Growth

West Union Population

West Union Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,129210.68%
20253,108200.65%
20243,088341.11%
20233,054481.6%
20223,006-16-0.53%
20213,022130.43%
20203,006-151-4.78%
20193,157-5-0.16%
20183,16230.09%
20173,159-7-0.22%
20163,166-11-0.35%
20153,177-18-0.56%
20143,195-3-0.09%
20133,198-24-0.74%
20123,222-18-0.56%
20113,240-7-0.22%
20103,24760.19%
20002,903-193-6.23%
19903,09630510.93%
19802,79100%

Median Age

Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 44.5 years
Male: 36 years

West Union Adults

There are 2,110 adults, (581 of whom are seniors) in West Union.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,352 (46.6%)
Male: 1,547 (53.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Union includes 93.89% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,72293.89%
Two or more races1013.48%
Other race561.93%
Black or African American200.69%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race561.93%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,72293.89%
Two or more races1013.48%
Black or African American200.69%

West Union Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Union 's average per capita income is $29,628. Household income levels show a median of $29,056. The poverty rate stands at 38.58%.

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$88,854-
Families$57,348$69,534
Households$29,056$44,294
Non Families$16,020$21,852

$29,628

Average Income

$29,056

Median Household Income

38.58%

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)