Demographics & People — West Union, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 940 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
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| Median Age | 41.7 |
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| Total Households | 337 |
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| Family Households | 255 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.144 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 839 |
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| Black or African American | 70 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 382 |
| German | 103 |
| English | 97 |
| American | 80 |
| European | 58 |
| Scottish | 47 |
| Other groups | 44 |
| Irish | 40 |
| Scotch-Irish | 36 |
| Italian | 18 |
Language
| English Only | 909 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 909 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 51 |
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| Population 18+ | 739 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Union, West Virginia.
