West Union, IL Demographics

A map of West Union's Population by Race

West Union, Illinois has an estimated population of 140, a dramatic decrease from the 271 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois 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 9.3% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Union is ranked the 1283rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 1107th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Union's White Population

140 residents of West Union, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Union is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. West Union ranks 173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's White population has declined by an estimated 45.7%. White residents' share of West Union's population has increased from 95.2% to 100.0%.

West Union is more White than neighboring West York (95.2% White), Hutsonville (88.1% White), Marshall (91.8% White), and Merom (88.4% White).

West Union's Black Population

0 residents of West Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Union is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. West Union ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

West Union is less Black than neighboring Hutsonville (1.2% Black), and Marshall (1.1% Black).

West Union's Asian Population

0 residents of West Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Union is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. West Union ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

West Union is less Asian than neighboring Hutsonville (1.5% Asian), and Marshall (0.3% Asian).

West Union's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Union is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Union ranks 1375th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Union's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Hutsonville (1.4% Hispanic), Marshall (2.1% Hispanic), and Merom (1.4% Hispanic).

West Union's Native American/Other Population

0 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Union ranks 26th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Union's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

West Union is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hutsonville (0.8% Native American/Other).

West Union's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Union is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Union ranks 1203rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Union's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

West Union is less Multiracial than neighboring West York (4.8% Multiracial), Hutsonville (6.9% Multiracial), Marshall (4.6% Multiracial), and Merom (10.2% 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.