West Union

County:: Oconee County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.793
State:: South Carolina

West Union is a town located in Oconee County, South Carolina. West Union has a 2025 population of 392. West Union is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually and its population has increased by 4.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 374 in 2020.

The average household income in West Union is $79,080 with a poverty rate of 7.58%. The median age in West Union is 33.1 years: 28.1 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Union includes 73.99% White, 14.65% other race, 5.56% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Other race

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	293	73.99%
Other race	58	14.65%
Black or African American	22	5.56%
Two or more races	22	5.56%
Native American	1	0.25%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Union Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Union's average per capita income is $45,625. Household income levels show a median of $49,821. The poverty rate stands at 7.58%.

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	$78,125	-
Families	$62,411	$92,525
Households	$49,821	$79,080
Non Families	$37,321	$45,335

$45,625

Average Income

$49,821

Median Household Income

7.58%

Poverty Rate