Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

West Union, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,899

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.9%2,722

Two or More

3.5%101

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%56

Black

0.7%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%102

High School Diploma

33.4%641

Some College (<1 yr)

4%76

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%228

Associate's Degree

10%191

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%226

Master's Degree

3.8%73

Professional Degree

0.7%13

HS or Higher

80.8%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$132,500

Median Renti

$658

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

38.1%471

Renter-Occupied

61.9%766

Total Units

1,347

Homeownership

38.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

7%33

$50K–$100K

21%99

$100K–$150K

27.2%128

$150K–$200K

7.6%36

$200K–$300K

24.4%115

$300K–$500K

12.7%60

Rent Distribution

Under $500

157

$500–$750

296

$750–$1,000

151

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%10

2010–2019

4.4%59

2000–2009

14.8%200

1990–1999

7.9%106

1980–1989

11.4%153

1970–1979

26.9%363

1960–1969

4.7%63

1950–1959

19.3%260

1940–1949

2.5%34

1939 or earlier

7.3%99

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.2%769

Utility Gas

34.3%424

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%34

No Fuel

0.8%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$29,056

Mean Household Incomei

$44,294

Per Capita Incomei

$20,681

Poverty Ratei

35.3%

Unemploymenti

14%

Labor Forcei

1,033

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

20.6%255

$10K–$15K

15.4%190

$15K–$20K

4.4%55

$20K–$25K

0.6%8

$25K–$30K

12%149

$30K–$35K

2.1%26

$35K–$40K

11.1%137

$40K–$45K

0.6%7

$45K–$50K

2.1%26

$50K–$60K

9.1%113

$60K–$75K

4.7%58

$75K–$100K

1%12

$100K–$125K

1.5%18

$125K–$150K

13.2%163

$150K–$200K

0.8%10

$200K+

0.8%10

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

292

Residentsi

416

Avg. Tenant Renti

$318/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers117 homes60% occupied$328/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8152 homes93% occupied$303/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC24 homes97% occupied$361/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $29,056/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $9K/yr

82.3%

Very low income$9K–$15K/yr

17.2%

Low income$15K–$23K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

68.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0.9% of subsidized households are minority

34.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

888

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

888

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

104(4.9% of civilian adults)