West Union

County:: Doddridge County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.36
State:: West Virginia

West Union is a town located in Doddridge County, West Virginia. West Union has a 2025 population of 630. West Union is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -3.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 652 in 2020.

The average household income in West Union is $109,291 with a poverty rate of 13.62%. The median age in West Union is 45.1 years: 39.1 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Union includes 89.26% White, 7.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	839	89.26%
Black or African American	70	7.45%
Two or more races	30	3.19%
Other race	1	0.11%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Union Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Union's average per capita income is $45,833. Household income levels show a median of $69,911. The poverty rate stands at 13.62%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$117,083	-
Families	$96,705	$125,185
Households	$69,911	$109,291
Non Families	$37,813	$57,793

$45,833

Average Income

$69,911

Median Household Income

13.62%

Poverty Rate