West Union, SC Demographics
A map of West Union's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 251 | 67.1% |
Hispanic | 92 | 24.6% |
Multiracial | 16 | 4.3% |
Black | 13 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 2 | 0.5% |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
West Union, South Carolina had a population of 374 in 2020. It was 67.1% White, 3.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, 24.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.3% 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 475 places in South Carolina, West Union is the 359th 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
251 residents of West Union identify as White, or 67.1%. This makes the White share of the population of West Union roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Union is ranked #198 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Union is more White than neighboring Walhalla (64.5% White), and Seneca (62.8% White). West Union is less White than neighboring Westminster (78.5% White), Tamassee (88.3% White), and Newry (87.9% White).
West Union's Black Population
13 residents of West Union identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Union considerably less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Union is ranked #422 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Union is more Black than neighboring Newry (0% Black). West Union is less Black than neighboring Walhalla (4.1% Black), Westminster (8.7% Black), Seneca (24.2% Black), and Tamassee (6.7% Black).
West Union's Asian Population
0 residents of West Union identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Union roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Union is ranked #358 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Union is less Asian than neighboring Walhalla (0.5% Asian), Westminster (0.3% Asian), Seneca (1.2% Asian), and Newry (0.5% Asian).
West Union's Hispanic Population
92 residents of West Union identify as Hispanic, or 24.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Union larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Union is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Union is more Hispanic than neighboring Westminster (6.6% Hispanic), Seneca (6% Hispanic), Tamassee (0% Hispanic), and Newry (2% Hispanic). West Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Walhalla (25.5% Hispanic).
West Union's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of West Union identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. 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 South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Union is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Union is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tamassee (0% Native American/Other). West Union is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walhalla (0.7% Native American/Other), Westminster (0.7% Native American/Other), Seneca (0.7% Native American/Other), and Newry (3% Native American/Other).
West Union's Multiracial Population
16 residents of West Union identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Union roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Union is ranked #127 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Walhalla (4.7% Multiracial), Westminster (5.2% Multiracial), Seneca (5.1% Multiracial), Tamassee (5% Multiracial), and Newry (6.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.