West Union, Illinois Population 2022
West Union is a city located in Clark County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 267, it is the 1089th largest city in Illinois and the 22629th largest city in the United States. West Union is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 271 in 2020. Spanning over 2 miles, West Union has a population density of 169 people per square mile.
The average household income in West Union is $41,427 with a poverty rate of 14.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is $69,100. 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: 85.89%
- Black or African American: 14.11%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 85.89% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 14.11% |
West Union Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 82 | 2.94 | 67.1 |
| Married | 57 | 3.09 | 84.2 |
| Male | 16 | 3.5 | 43.8 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | |
| Non Family | 9 | 0 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 3.16% |
| High School Graduate | 40 | 25.32% |
| Some College | 45 | 28.48% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 24.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 7.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 11.39% |
West Union Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 125 | 30 |
| Black | 28 | 28 |
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 23.08%.
West Union Language by Age
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.
14.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.82%
Male Poverty Rate
20.00%
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 Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0.00%.
West Union Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
West Union Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 3.33% |
West Union Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.32%
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 64.32% 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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 288 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 286 | -2 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 284 | -2 | -0.70% |
| 2013 | 282 | -2 | -0.70% |
| 2014 | 280 | -2 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 278 | -2 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 276 | -2 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 274 | -2 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 272 | -2 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 270 | -2 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 271 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 269 | -2 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 267 | -2 | -0.74% |