West Unity, OH Demographics

A map of West Unity's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,402	1,610	77.4%	91.3%
Hispanic	320	93	17.7%	5.3%
Multiracial	62	43	3.4%	2.4%
Black	14	5	0.8%	0.3%
Asian	14	7	0.8%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.3%

West Unity, Ohio has an estimated population of 1,812, a slight increase from the 1,763 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.4% White, 17.7% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Unity, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Unity has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Unity, that probability was 16.3% in 2020 and 36.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Unity is ranked the 513th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 Unity was ranked the 513th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Unity's White Population

1,402 residents of West Unity, or 77.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Unity is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. West Unity ranks 639th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Unity's White population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of West Unity's population has decreased from 91.3% to 77.4%.

West Unity is more White than neighboring Pulaski (74.7% White). West Unity is less White than neighboring Alvordton (84.7% White), Kunkle (100% White), Stryker (77.8% White), and Holiday City (100% White).

West Unity's Black Population

14 residents of West Unity, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Unity is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. West Unity ranks 931st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Unity's Black population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Black residents' share of West Unity's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

West Unity is more Black than neighboring Alvordton (0% Black), Kunkle (0% Black), Stryker (0% Black), Pulaski (0% Black), and Holiday City (0% Black).

West Unity's Asian Population

14 residents of West Unity, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Unity is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. West Unity ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Unity's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Unity's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

West Unity is more Asian than neighboring Alvordton (0% Asian), Kunkle (0% Asian), Stryker (0.6% Asian), Pulaski (0% Asian), and Holiday City (0% Asian).

West Unity's Hispanic Population

320 residents of West Unity, or 17.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Unity is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Unity ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Unity's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 244.1%. Hispanic residents' share of West Unity's population has increased from 5.3% to 17.7%.

West Unity is more Hispanic than neighboring Alvordton (15.3% Hispanic), Kunkle (0% Hispanic), and Holiday City (0% Hispanic). West Unity is less Hispanic than neighboring Stryker (21.6% Hispanic), and Pulaski (25.3% Hispanic).

West Unity's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Unity, 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 Unity is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Unity ranks 836th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Unity's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Unity's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Unity's Multiracial Population

62 residents of West Unity, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Unity is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Unity ranks 1053rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Unity's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Unity's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.4%.

West Unity is more Multiracial than neighboring Alvordton (0% Multiracial), Kunkle (0% Multiracial), Stryker (0% Multiracial), Pulaski (0% Multiracial), and Holiday City (0% 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.