West Union, Ohio Population 2023

2,932

West Union is a city located in Adams County Ohio. It is also the county seat of Adams County. With a 2023 population of 2,932, it is the 387th largest city in Ohio and the 8983rd largest city in the United States.West Union is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,004 in 2020. Spanning over 3 miles, West Union has a population density of 1,036 people per square mile.

The average household income in West Union is $44,155 with a poverty rate of 37.62%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Union is 44.9 years, 36.6 years for males, and 54 years for females.

West Union Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Union was:

  • White: 97.83%
  • Two or more races: 1.84%
  • Black or African American: 0.16%
  • Other race: 0.16%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
The current population of West Union, Ohio is 2,932 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 3,004.

West Union, Ohio Population 2023

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

West Union Population by Race

West Union Population Pyramid 2023

West Union Median Age

44.9

Total

36.6

Male

54

Female

West Union Adults

There are 2,369 adults, (692 of whom are seniors) in West Union.

West Union Age Dependency

84.5

Age Dependency Ratio

41.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

43.2

Child Dependency Ratio

West Union Sex Ratio

Female1,59051.39%
Male1,50448.61%

West Union Population by Age

West Union Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.04

Average Family Size

2.19

Average Household Size

45.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Union Households and Families

Male

Female

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Union Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Union Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.

West Union Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

$21,712

Average Earnings

$40,909

Average Male

$20,867

Average Female

West Union Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Union Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Union Language

99.76% of West Union residents speak only English, while 0.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.17% of the population.

West Union Language

West Union Poverty by Race

rate

37.62%

Overall Poverty Rate

29.35%

Male Poverty Rate

37.8%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Union

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Union is Multiple, with 43.86% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Union is White, with 37.62% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.38%.

West Union Poverty

West Union Poverty Rate by Education

West Union Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Union Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Union Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

30.6%

Overall Marriage Rate

33.1%

Male Marriage Rate

28.5%

Female Marriage Rate

West Union Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Union Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

West Union Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Union Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

175

Number of Veterans

165

Male Veterans

10

Female Veterans

West Union Veterans by War

West Union Veterans by Age

count

West Union Veterans by Race

West Union Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

73.03%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Union Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

42.4%

Labor Force Participation

37.7%

Employment Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

West Union Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Union Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Union Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

73.4%

Born in West Union

102.83%

Native Born

0.17%

Foreign Born

0.17%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

102.83% of West Union residents were born in the United States, with 73.4% having been born in Ohio. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

West Union Place of Birth

Note: data after 2020 is projected based on recent growth

West Union Population by Year