West Union is a town located in Oconee County South Carolina. West Union has a 2024 population of 388. West Union is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 3.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 374 in 2020.
The average household income in West Union is $67,788 with a poverty rate of 11.61%. The median age in West Union is 33.2 years: 28.1 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Union was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 284 | 67.3% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 15.88% |
| Other race | 49 | 11.61% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 4.98% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 146 | 2.89 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 72 | 3.78 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 49 | 1.24 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Female | 17 | 3.71 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Male | 8 | 3.25 | 50 | 50 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 6.83% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 5.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 14.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 2.01% |
| High School Graduate | 117 | 46.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 4.42% |
| Some College | 49 | 19.68% |
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 | 184 | 167 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 33 | 8 |
| Other Race | 31 | 25 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $98,750 | $138,125 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,922 | $41,696 | $28,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,429 | $52,750 | $28,906 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $55,625 | $30,938 |
$41,429
Average Earnings
$52,750
Average Male
$28,906
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.93% of West Union residents speak only English, while 14.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 269 | 24 | 8.92% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 21 | 28.77% |
| Other | 49 | 17 | 34.69% |
| Multiple | 67 | 4 | 5.97% |
11.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
11%
Male Poverty Rate
12.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Union is Other, with 34.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Union is Multiple, with 5.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.71% |
| High School | 12.82% |
| Some College | 7.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 5.97% |
| Male Employed | 4.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,268 | $82,053 |
| Households | $46,875 | $67,788 |
| Married Families | $72,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $31,980 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 3.21% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 10.87% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 27.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
61.14%
Born in West Union
88.86%
Native Born
11.14%
Foreign Born
10.19%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
88.86% of West Union residents were born in the United States, with 61.14% having been born in South Carolina. 10.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 407 | 4 | 0.99% |
| 2028 | 403 | 4 | 1% |
| 2027 | 399 | 3 | 0.76% |
| 2026 | 396 | 4 | 1.02% |
| 2025 | 392 | 4 | 1.03% |
| 2024 | 388 | 3 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 385 | 6 | 1.58% |
| 2022 | 379 | 4 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 375 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 374 | 42 | 12.65% |
| 2019 | 332 | 6 | 1.84% |
| 2018 | 326 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 325 | 5 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 320 | 2 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 318 | 2 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 316 | 3 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 313 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 313 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 312 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 312 | 0 | 0% |