State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
203.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00% ()
Growth Since 2010
11.81% (34)
West Union, Illinois Population 2021
322
West Union is a city located in Clark County Illinois. West Union has a 2020 population of 322. West Union is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 11.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 288 in 2010. West Union reached it's highest population of in .
The average household income in West Union is $41,427 with a poverty rate of 12.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is $45,000. The median age in West Union is 44.1 years, 40.8 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
West Union Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Unionwas:
- White: 87.58%
- Black or African American: 12.42%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of West Union, Illinois is 322 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 322.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 288.
West Union, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 282 | 87.58% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 12.42% |
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West Union Population by Race
West Union Population Pyramid $2021
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West Union Population by Age
West Union Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 141 | 2.28 | 75.2 |
| Married | 70 | 2.89 | 87.1 |
| Non Family | 34 | 0 | 70.6 |
| Male | 22 | 2.55 | 27.3 |
| Female | 15 | 2 | 100 |
2.41
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
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West Union Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 4.33% |
| High School Graduate | 77 | 33.33% |
| Some College | 76 | 32.90% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 13.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 7.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 7.79% |
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West Union Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
West Union Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 189 | 36 |
| Black | 32 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.09%.
West Union Educational Attainment by Race
West Union Language by Age
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West Union Language
100.00% of West Union residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
West Union Language
12.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.94%
Male Poverty Rate
13.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Union
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Union is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Union is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0.00%.
West Union Poverty
West Union Poverty Rate by Education
West Union Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
West Union Married by Age and Sex
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West Union Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
West Union Marital Status by Race
West Union Marital Status
West Union Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 2.33% |
West Union Veterans by Race
West Union Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
West Union Veterans by Education
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61.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
West Union Employment by Age
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West Union Employment by Race
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West Union Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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60.56%
Born in West Union
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of West Union residents were born in the United States, with 60.56% having been born in Illinois. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
West Union Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 322 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 322 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 322 | -72 | -18.27% |
| 2018 | 394 | -36 | -8.37% |
| 2017 | 430 | -48 | -10.04% |
| 2016 | 478 | 124 | 35.03% |
| 2015 | 354 | 15 | 4.42% |
| 2014 | 339 | -26 | -7.12% |
| 2013 | 365 | -40 | -9.88% |
| 2012 | 405 | 14 | 3.58% |
| 2011 | 391 | 103 | 35.76% |
| 2010 | 288 | 0.00% |