West Union, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Union, South Carolina
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Entrance along Main Street
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Location in Oconee County and the state of South Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 374 |
| • Density | 471.63/sq mi (182.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29696
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| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-76435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231908 |
West Union is a small town in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. Even though its name sounds like it's close to Union, these two places are actually quite far apart. In 2020, about 374 people lived in West Union.
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Where is West Union Located?
West Union is found in South Carolina. It sits along South Carolina Highway 11. The town is mostly northeast of where Highway 11 crosses South Carolina Highway 28.
The larger city of Walhalla is right next to West Union on its western side. Also, Lake Keowee is only a few miles to the east. The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look at West Union's History
West Union has an interesting history. In 2002, Dorothy “Dot” Gibson became the town's first female mayor. She served until 2004. Before becoming mayor, she was a town council member for a long time. Dorothy Gibson passed away in 2022.
Who Lives in West Union?
The number of people living in West Union has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 192 | — | |
| 1890 | 235 | 22.4% | |
| 1900 | 289 | 23.0% | |
| 1910 | 328 | 13.5% | |
| 1920 | 306 | −6.7% | |
| 1930 | 309 | 1.0% | |
| 1940 | 449 | 45.3% | |
| 1950 | 429 | −4.5% | |
| 1960 | 443 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 388 | −12.4% | |
| 1980 | 300 | −22.7% | |
| 1990 | 260 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 297 | 14.2% | |
| 2010 | 291 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 374 | 28.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 297 people living in West Union. These people lived in 134 households. About half of these households were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.22 people.
The people living in West Union come from different backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, or from other races. A good number of people in West Union were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The age of people in West Union varied. About 19.5% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 44 years. This means half the people were younger than 44 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: West Union (Carolina del Sur) para niños
