Union, WV Demographics

A map of Union's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	427	378	89.7%	90.2%
Hispanic	24	12	5.0%	2.9%
Multiracial	15	11	3.2%	2.6%
Black	10	14	2.1%	3.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	1.0%

Union, West Virginia has an estimated population of 476, a large increase from the 419 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Union, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Union has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Union, that probability was 18.3% in 2020 and 19.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union is ranked the 240th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Union was ranked the 251st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union's White Population

427 residents of Union, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Union ranks 315th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's White population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Union's population has decreased from 90.2% to 89.7%.

Union is more White than neighboring Ronceverte (85.6% White). Union is less White than neighboring Alderson (92.4% White), Fairlea (92.7% White), Lewisburg (90.3% White), and Pembroke (91.6% White).

Union's Black Population

10 residents of Union, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Union ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Black residents' share of Union's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.1%.

Union is more Black than neighboring Lewisburg (0.7% Black). Union is less Black than neighboring Alderson (5.8% Black), Ronceverte (4.9% Black), Fairlea (3.2% Black), and Pembroke (2.5% Black).

Union's Asian Population

0 residents of Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Union ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Union's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Union is less Asian than neighboring Fairlea (4.1% Asian), and Lewisburg (2.6% Asian).

Union's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Union, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Union ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Union's population has increased from 2.9% to 5.0%.

Union is more Hispanic than neighboring Alderson (0.9% Hispanic), Ronceverte (1.6% Hispanic), Fairlea (0% Hispanic), Lewisburg (3.7% Hispanic), and Pembroke (3.7% Hispanic).

Union's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Union is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Union ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Union is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alderson (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ronceverte (0.3% Native American/Other).

Union's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Union, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Union ranks 320th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Union's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.2%.

Union is more Multiracial than neighboring Alderson (0.4% Multiracial), Fairlea (0% Multiracial), Lewisburg (2.7% Multiracial), and Pembroke (2.2% Multiracial). Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Ronceverte (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.