West Union, MN Demographics

A map of West Union's Population by Race

West Union, Minnesota has an estimated population of 69, a large decrease from the 92 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 12.4% in 2020 and 8.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Union is ranked the 838th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 810th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Union's White Population

66 residents of West Union, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Union is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. West Union ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's White population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. White residents' share of West Union's population has increased from 93.5% to 95.7%.

West Union is more White than neighboring Sauk Centre (92% White), Nelson (92.9% White), and Villard (92.4% White). West Union is less White than neighboring Osakis (97% White), and Westport (100% 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 lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. West Union ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 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 Osakis (0.6% Black), and Sauk Centre (0.4% 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 Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. West Union ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 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 Sauk Centre (0.9% 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 lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Union ranks 760th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 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 decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

West Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Osakis (0.5% Hispanic), Sauk Centre (3.1% Hispanic), Nelson (5.2% Hispanic), and Villard (6.4% Hispanic).

West Union's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of West Union, or 1.4% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Union ranks 154th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Union's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.4%.

West Union is more Native American/Other than neighboring Osakis (0% Native American/Other), Westport (0% Native American/Other), Sauk Centre (0.1% Native American/Other), Nelson (0.6% Native American/Other), and Villard (0% Native American/Other).

West Union's Multiracial Population

2 residents of West Union, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Union is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Union ranks 510th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Union's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

West Union is more Multiracial than neighboring Osakis (1.9% Multiracial), Westport (0% Multiracial), Nelson (1.3% Multiracial), and Villard (1.3% Multiracial). West Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Sauk Centre (3.6% 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.