West Union, Ohio Population 2022
West Union is a city located in Adams County Ohio. West Union has a 2020 population of 3,164. It is also the county seat of Adams County. West Union is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually but its population has decreased by -2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,247 in 2010.
The average household income in West Union is $44,155 with a poverty rate of 31.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $508 per month, and the median house value is $83,200. The median age in West Union is 44.6 years, 41.2 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
West Union Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Unionwas:
- White: 99.43%
- Two or more races: 0.27%
- Black or African American: 0.19%
- Other race: 0.11%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,601 | 99.43% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.19% |
| Some Other Race | 3 | 0.11% |
West Union Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,164 | 2.04 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 619 | 1.15 | 42 |
| Married | 337 | 3.09 | 84.9 |
| Female | 160 | 2.54 | 11.3 |
| Male | 48 | 4.38 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 10.65% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 6.67% |
| High School Graduate | 828 | 44.52% |
| Some College | 386 | 20.75% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 5.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 158 | 8.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 3.55% |
West Union Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,845 | 1,535 | 221 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | ||
| Black | 5 | ||
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
West Union Language by Age
West Union Language
99.75% of West Union residents speak only English, while 0.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.12% of the population.
31.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.99%
Male Poverty Rate
34.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Union
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Union is White, with 31.42% 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 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 60.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.92%.
West Union Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
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 | 140 | 6.77% |
West Union Veterans by Education
15.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
Employment Rate
10.8%
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
73.85%
Born in West Union
99.89%
Native Born
0.11%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.89% of West Union residents were born in the United States, with 73.85% having been born in Ohio. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,164 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 3,163 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 3,162 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 3,161 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 3,160 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 3,158 | -7 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 3,165 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 3,177 | -18 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 3,195 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 3,199 | -23 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 3,222 | -17 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 3,239 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 3,247 | 344 | 1.13% |
| 2000 | 2,903 | -193 | -0.64% |
| 1990 | 3,096 | 305 | 1.04% |
| 1980 | 2,791 | 0.00% |