West Union, IA Demographics
A map of West Union's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,279 | 91.5% |
Hispanic | 87 | 3.5% |
Multiracial | 55 | 2.2% |
Black | 42 | 1.7% |
Asian | 17 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 10 | 0.4% |
West Union, Iowa had a population of 2,490 in 2020. It was 91.5% White, 1.7% Black, 0.7% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Union, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Union is the 142nd most populous. 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 Union's White Population
2,279 residents of West Union identify as White, or 91.5%. This makes the White share of the population of West Union slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Union is ranked #644 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Union is more White than neighboring Fayette (87.2% White), and Randalia (90% White). West Union is less White than neighboring Hawkeye (92.7% White), St. Lucas (98.8% White), and Clermont (97.6% White).
West Union's Black Population
42 residents of West Union identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Union roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Union is ranked #112 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Union is more Black than neighboring Randalia (0% Black), Hawkeye (0% Black), St. Lucas (0% Black), and Clermont (0% Black). West Union is less Black than neighboring Fayette (4.3% Black).
West Union's Asian Population
17 residents of West Union identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Union roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Union is ranked #196 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Union is more Asian than neighboring Randalia (0% Asian), Hawkeye (0% Asian), St. Lucas (0% Asian), and Clermont (0.2% Asian). West Union is less Asian than neighboring Fayette (1.9% Asian).
West Union's Hispanic Population
87 residents of West Union identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Union roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Union is ranked #350 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Union is more Hispanic than neighboring Randalia (0% Hispanic), Hawkeye (1.8% Hispanic), St. Lucas (0% Hispanic), and Clermont (1.4% Hispanic). West Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Fayette (3.8% Hispanic).
West Union's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of West Union identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Union roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Union is ranked #379 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Union is more Native American/Other than neighboring Randalia (0% Native American/Other), and Clermont (0.3% Native American/Other). West Union is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fayette (0.7% Native American/Other), Hawkeye (0.5% Native American/Other), and St. Lucas (1.2% Native American/Other).
West Union's Multiracial Population
55 residents of West Union identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Union roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Union is ranked #637 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Union is more Multiracial than neighboring Fayette (2.1% Multiracial), St. Lucas (0% Multiracial), and Clermont (0.5% Multiracial). West Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Randalia (10% Multiracial), and Hawkeye (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.