West Union is a CDP located in Clark County Illinois. West Union has a 2024 population of 182. West Union is currently declining at a rate of -3.7% annually and its population has decreased by -24.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 241 in 2020.
The average household income in West Union is $65,529 with a poverty rate of 26.4%. The median age in West Union is 49.8 years: 55.4 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Union was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 78.17% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 21.83% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 93 | 2.12 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 48 | 2.15 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 27 | 2.48 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 18 | 1.5 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.07
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 3.49% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 16.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 3.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 66 | 38.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 56 | 32.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 143 | 137 | 16 |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of West Union residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 43 | 43 | 100% |
| White | 154 | 9 | 5.84% |
26.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.74%
Male Poverty Rate
37.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Union is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Union is White, with 5.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 34.52% |
| High School | 13.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 22.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 36.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,813 | $71,239 |
| Households | $68,906 | $65,529 |
| Married Families | $83,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.3%
Male Marriage Rate
62.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 2.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.84%
Born in West Union
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of West Union residents were born in the United States, with 55.84% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 182 | -7 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 189 | -8 | -4.06% |
| 2022 | 197 | 10 | 5.35% |
| 2021 | 187 | -54 | -22.41% |
| 2020 | 241 | -81 | -25.16% |
| 2019 | 322 | -72 | -18.27% |
| 2018 | 394 | -36 | -8.37% |
| 2017 | 430 | -48 | -10.04% |
| 2016 | 478 | 124 | 35.03% |
| 2015 | 354 | 15 | 4.42% |
| 2014 | 339 | -26 | -7.12% |
| 2013 | 365 | -40 | -9.88% |
| 2012 | 405 | 14 | 3.58% |
| 2011 | 391 | 103 | 35.76% |
| 2010 | 288 | 0 | 0% |