West Union, IA Demographics

A map of West Union's Population by Race

West Union, Iowa has an estimated population of 2,489, a less than 1% change from the 2,490 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 2.7% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Union, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Union has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Union, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 25.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Union is ranked the 144th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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). West Union was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Union's White Population

2,141 residents of West Union, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Union is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. West Union ranks 644th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of West Union's population has decreased from 91.5% to 86.0%.

West Union is more White than neighboring Fayette (81.5% White). West Union is less White than neighboring Randalia (86.7% White), Hawkeye (90.7% White), St. Lucas (100% White), and Clermont (98.1% White).

West Union's Black Population

17 residents of West Union, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Union is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. West Union ranks 118th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.5%. Black residents' share of West Union's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.7%.

West Union is more Black than neighboring Randalia (0% Black), St. Lucas (0% Black), and Clermont (0% Black). West Union is less Black than neighboring Fayette (6.6% Black), and Hawkeye (2.1% Black).

West Union's Asian Population

67 residents of West Union, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Union is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. West Union ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Asian population has grown by an estimated 294.1%. Asian residents' share of West Union's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.7%.

West Union is more Asian than neighboring Fayette (2.4% Asian), Randalia (0% Asian), Hawkeye (0% Asian), St. Lucas (0% Asian), and Clermont (0% Asian).

West Union's Hispanic Population

231 residents of West Union, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Union is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Union ranks 357th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 165.5%. Hispanic residents' share of West Union's population has increased from 3.5% to 9.3%.

West Union is more Hispanic than neighboring Fayette (2.5% Hispanic), Randalia (5% Hispanic), Hawkeye (2.3% Hispanic), St. Lucas (0% Hispanic), and Clermont (0% Hispanic).

West Union's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of West 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 West Union is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Union ranks 414th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Union's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Union is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fayette (2.8% Native American/Other).

West Union's Multiracial Population

32 residents of West Union, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Union is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Union ranks 647th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West Union's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.

West Union is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Lucas (0% Multiracial). West Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Fayette (4.1% Multiracial), Randalia (8.3% Multiracial), Hawkeye (5% Multiracial), and Clermont (1.9% 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.