West Union, Illinois facts for kids
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West Union
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Census-designated place
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 West Union
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 426 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 271 |
| • Density | 149.7/sq mi (57.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
62477
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| FIPS code | 17-80879 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628562 |
West Union is a small community in Illinois, located in the southeast part of Clark County. It is a special area called a "census-designated place," which means it's used for counting people. You can find West Union right on Illinois Route 1. In 2020, about 271 people lived here. Its ZIP code is 62477.
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Where is West Union Located?
West Union is in York Township, which is in the very southeast corner of Clark County, Illinois. It covers a total area of about 1.81 square miles (4.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in West Union?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 288 | — | |
| 2020 | 271 | −5.9% | |
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In 2020, the census counted 271 people living in West Union. This community had 82 households and 73 families. The population density was about 150 people per square mile.
Who Lives in West Union?
Most people in West Union are White, making up about 95% of the population. A small number of people are Asian or from other races. About 2% of the people are from two or more racial backgrounds. A very small percentage (less than 1%) are Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
- About 39% of the households in West Union had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (about 70%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.73 people.
- The average family had about 2.94 people.
Age of Residents
The people living in West Union have different ages:
- About 26% were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 37%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 12% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in West Union was about 40 years old.
Income and Economy
The average income for a household in West Union was about $48,929 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $63,250 per year. The average income for each person in the community was about $18,080. About 15% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included about 12% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: West Union (Illinois) para niños
