West Union, South Carolina
West Union: Town in South Carolina, USA
About
West Union is a town located in the county of Oconee in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 291. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 335 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Union
| Population : | 335 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Oconee County |
| Postal code : | 29696 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 864 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.11% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.89% |
| Altitude : | 994 feet / 303 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:24:14 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 13.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Union is located at 34°45'35"N 83°2'35"W (34.7598200, -83.0429300).
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Demographics
The population of West Union increased by 13.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 297 | - | census |
| 2010 | 291 | -2.06% | census |
| 2011 | 311 | 6.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 312 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 314 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 315 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 316 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 321 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 324 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 328 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 334 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 335 | 0.3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 22,344 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,418 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 22,692 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,431 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 79.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 4.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 75.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,706 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
West Union zip code is 29696.
County name: Oconee, County
fips: 45073
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $108,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,040 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $379 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $691 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,814 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 42,018 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 159,334 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,723,502 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 441,325 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,952 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,404 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,139 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,620 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,399 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 675 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 287 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,132 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 250 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,150 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 543.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 43.11 |
Other Places in West Union
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Schools in West Union
College & universities near West Union, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217882 | Clemson University | Clemson (SC) | 29634 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Union, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Post offices near West Union
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Union Post Office | West Union (SC) | 29696 |
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Other cities in Oconee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oconee County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 8,564 | City in South Carolina |
| Walhalla | 4,460 | City in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| City of Walhalla | 4,263 | City in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Westminster | 2,598 | City in South Carolina |
