West Union, SC Demographics

A map of West Union's Population by Race

West Union, South Carolina has an estimated population of 370, a slight decrease from the 374 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.3% White, 25.4% Hispanic, 8.4% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 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 more diverse than South Carolina 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 48.6% in 2020 and 56.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Union is ranked the 363rd most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 359th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Union's White Population

223 residents of West Union, or 60.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Union is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. West Union ranks 198th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's White population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of West Union's population has decreased from 67.1% to 60.3%.

West Union is more White than neighboring Walhalla (57.1% White). West Union is less White than neighboring Westminster (84.3% White), Seneca (72.8% White), Tamassee (80% White), and Newry (62.1% White).

West Union's Black Population

31 residents of West Union, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Union is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. West Union ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Black population has grown by an estimated 138.5%. Black residents' share of West Union's population has increased from 3.5% to 8.4%.

West Union is more Black than neighboring Walhalla (2.9% Black), Westminster (2.5% Black), and Newry (0% Black). West Union is less Black than neighboring Seneca (17.4% Black), and Tamassee (20% 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 comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. West Union ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 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 Walhalla (0.3% Asian), and Seneca (0.8% Asian).

West Union's Hispanic Population

94 residents of West Union, or 25.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Union is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Union ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of West Union's population has increased from 24.6% to 25.4%.

West Union is more Hispanic than neighboring Westminster (6.5% Hispanic), Seneca (6.4% Hispanic), and Tamassee (0% Hispanic). West Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Walhalla (27.3% Hispanic), and Newry (26% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. West Union ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 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 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Union is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walhalla (0.1% Native American/Other), Westminster (0.9% Native American/Other), Seneca (0.8% Native American/Other), and Newry (11.9% Native American/Other).

West Union's Multiracial Population

22 residents of West Union, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Union is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Union ranks 135th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Multiracial residents' share of West Union's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.9%.

West Union is more Multiracial than neighboring Westminster (5.8% Multiracial), Seneca (1.8% Multiracial), Tamassee (0% Multiracial), and Newry (0% Multiracial). West Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Walhalla (12.2% 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.