West Union, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,393
Population
870/sq mi density
$50,909
Median Income
$30,275 per capita
$133,200
Home Value
$146,103 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,909 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,200 home value, $925/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,393
Census 2023
Population Density
870
per square mile
Land Area
2.8
square miles (7.2 km²)
Median Age
42.0 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
96.2%
Black
0.5%
Hispanic
6.6%
Asian
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.9%
Spanish
5.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.1%
Veterans
5.3%
12% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.2%
25% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.3%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.7%
45% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.448
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,393 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 870 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.2% |
| Female | 51.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Language
| English Only | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.1% |
| Veterans | 5.3% |
| Disability | 16.2% |
| Health Insurance | 95.3% |
| Uninsured | 4.7% |
| Broadband Access | 77.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.448 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |