West Union, Iowa
West Union: City in Iowa, United States
About
West Union is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,486 and a population density of 346 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,270 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Union
| Population : | 2,270 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Postal code : | 52175 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 563 |
| Area : | 7.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,188 feet / 362 meters |
| Capital city : | West Union is capital of Fayette County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:50:20 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 316 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Union is located at 42°57'46"N 91°48'30"W (42.9627600, -91.8082200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Union decreased by 9.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,486 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,484 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,469 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,437 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,410 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,393 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,364 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,338 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,312 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,305 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,270 | -1.54% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 28,414 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 30,105 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,288 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 30,104 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.6% |
| White only, percent : | 94.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,202 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,136 |
West Union zip code is 52175.
County name: Fayette, County
fips: 19065
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,136 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $84,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $956 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $428 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $644 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 25 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,522 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,325 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 313,611 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 432,502 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,602 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,748 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,609 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 689 |
| 2019 total employment : | 7,067 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 244,298 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,520 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,942 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,060 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 584 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 59 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,801 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 217 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,605 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 42.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 703.69 |
Other Places in West Union
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People born in West Union (7)
People born in West Union, including 10th President of the General Conference of Seventh day Adventists A. G. Daniells, politician Andrew Wenthe, distance runner Annie Bersagel, .
List
- Paul Peek (American politician) he was born in 05/06/1904
- George Willis Botsford (American historian of antiquity) he was born in 09/05/1862
- Ernest Mondell Pease (American classical philologist (1859-1936)) he was born in 24/12/1859
- Charles W. Howe (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1892
Schools in West Union
College & universities near West Union, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154493 | Upper Iowa University | Fayette (IA) | 52142-1857 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Union, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near West Union
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Union Post Office | West Union (IA) | 52175 |
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- West Union , Ohio city in Iowa, United States with a population of 3,147 people.
- West Union , West Virginia town in West Virginia, USA with a population of 787 people.
- West Union , South Carolina town in South Carolina, USA with a population of 335 people.
- West Union , New York town in New York state, USA with a population of 299 people.
- West Union , Minnesota township in Todd County, Minnesota with a population of 268 people.
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oelwein | 5,789 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Fayette | 1,378 | City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States |
| Elgin | 620 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
| Clermont | 580 | City in Iowa |
| Maynard | 472 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Hawkeye | 399 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Arlington | 393 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
| Waucoma | 239 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
| Wadena | 235 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States |
| Westgate | 209 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Saint Lucas | 134 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Randalia | 60 | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
West Union distances to largest Iowa cities
