West Union Population

1810–2026

3,108

2026 projection

3.5% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K3.5K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for West Union. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,108+170.55%
20253,091+190.62%
20243,072+601.99%
20233,012+471.59%
20222,965-401.33%
20213,005+10.03%
20203,004-160.53%
20193,020-210.69%
20183,041-120.39%
20173,053-220.72%

Showing 10 of 37 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

West Union is growing faster than Adams County and Ohio, and about as fast as the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • West Union+2.9%
  • Adams County+1.5%
  • Ohio+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

West Union Demographics

42.1median age

Median age

Female44.5 yrs
Male36 yrs

Adults

2,110
581 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults1,529 other adults

Sex

Female 46.6% · 1,352Male 53.4% · 1,547

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 29 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

West Union Income

$29,056median household income

Median household income

$29,056

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$29,628

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

38.6%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

West Union Marital Status

36% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married36%37%35%
Never married28%33%22%
Divorced18%20%17%
Widowed13%5%21%
Separated6%5%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201