Living in West Union, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Union · Census data 2020–2024
West Union has 140 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $109,688 (32% higher than the Illinois median).
West Union is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Union at a glance
- Population
- 140
- Median age
- 49.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $109,688State: $83,390
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is West Union a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
West Union median household income
The median household income in West Union is $109,688 and the income per person is $43,663. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in West Union: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.26
West Union demographics
- Population
- 140
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 62
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Union ›
Education in West Union
0% of adults 25 and older in West Union have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Union
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 91.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 45.2%
West Union vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Union | 140 | $109,688 | — | — |
| Hutsonville | 590 | $55,982 | $67,400 | — |
| Merom | 285 | $43,750 | — | — |
| Marshall | 4,040 | $76,250 | $118,500 | $867 |
| Martinsville | 1,187 | $61,833 | $69,100 | $593 |
| Robinson | 7,084 | $73,993 | $109,100 | $907 |
| Shelburn | 1,264 | $46,458 | $73,700 | $756 |
| Palestine | 1,430 | $62,850 | $81,300 | $719 |
| Farmersburg | 1,166 | $53,750 | $78,000 | $865 |
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What is the median household income in West Union, IL?
The median household income in West Union is $109,688, 32% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is West Union, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
What is the median age in West Union?
The median age in West Union is 49.9 years (Illinois: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in West Union?
The unemployment rate in West Union is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Union?
0% of adults in West Union have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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