West Union, WV Demographics

A map of West Union's Population by Race

West Union, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,039, a dramatic increase from the 653 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% White, 5.6% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than 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 West Union, that probability was 13.0% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Union is ranked the 145th 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). West Union was ranked the 189th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Union's White Population

943 residents of West Union, or 90.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Union is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. West Union ranks 227th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's White population has grown by an estimated 55.1%. White residents' share of West Union's population has decreased from 93.1% to 90.8%.

West Union is less White than neighboring Pennsboro (97.8% White), Pullman (97.6% White), Salem (92.8% White), Auburn (100% White), and Middlebourne (94.7% White).

West Union's Black Population

58 residents of West Union, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Union is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. West Union ranks 314th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Black population has grown by an estimated 5700.0%. Black residents' share of West Union's population has increased from 0.2% to 5.6%.

West Union is more Black than neighboring Pennsboro (0% Black), Pullman (0% Black), Salem (2.9% Black), Auburn (0% Black), and Middlebourne (0% 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 West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. West Union ranks 217th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

West Union is less Asian than neighboring Pennsboro (0.7% Asian), and Salem (0.9% Asian).

West Union's Hispanic Population

5 residents of West Union, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Union is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. West Union ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Union's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

West Union is more Hispanic than neighboring Pennsboro (0% Hispanic), Pullman (0% Hispanic), and Auburn (0% Hispanic). West Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Salem (2.3% Hispanic), and Middlebourne (1.6% Hispanic).

West Union's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of West Union, or 0.1% 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 West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Union ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 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 remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

West Union is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pennsboro (0% Native American/Other), Pullman (0% Native American/Other), Salem (0% Native American/Other), Auburn (0% Native American/Other), and Middlebourne (0% Native American/Other).

West Union's Multiracial Population

32 residents of West Union, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Union is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. West Union ranks 94th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Union's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Multiracial residents' share of West Union's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.1%.

West Union is more Multiracial than neighboring Pennsboro (1.5% Multiracial), Pullman (2.4% Multiracial), Salem (1% Multiracial), and Auburn (0% Multiracial). West Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Middlebourne (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.