West Union is a city located in New York. West Union has a 2024 population of 359. West Union is currently growing at a rate of 1.13% annually and its population has increased by 4.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 344 in 2020.
The average household income in West Union is $69,444 with a poverty rate of 16.14%. The median age in West Union is 36.9 years: 28.9 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Union was:
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 152 | 3.14 | 73 | 27 |
| Married | 83 | 3.63 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 42 | 1.19 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 20 | 5.45 | 5 | 95 |
| Male | 7 | 2.43 | 100 | 0 |
3.58
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
73.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.64%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.85% of West Union residents speak only English, while 3.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.15% of the population.
rate
16.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.4%
Male Poverty Rate
12.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Union is White, with 17.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Union is White, with 17.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.48%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
21.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.41%
Born in West Union
97.48%
Native Born
2.52%
Foreign Born
2.52%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.48% of West Union residents were born in the United States, with 78.41% having been born in New York. 2.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 379 | 4 | 1.07% |
| 2028 | 375 | 4 | 1.08% |
| 2027 | 371 | 4 | 1.09% |
| 2026 | 367 | 4 | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 363 | 4 | 1.11% |
| 2024 | 359 | 4 | 1.13% |
| 2023 | 355 | 4 | 1.14% |
| 2022 | 351 | 4 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 347 | 3 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 344 | 42 | 13.91% |
| 2019 | 302 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 301 | -1 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 302 | -1 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 303 | -1 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 304 | -2 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 306 | -2 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 308 | -1 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 309 | -3 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 312 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 312 | 0 | 0% |