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West Union, OH
Village in Adams County, Ohio.
Population
2,899
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,024
ZIP codes
0
West Union and its ZIP codes
West Union at a glance
- West Union is about 3.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $29,056 a year, 59% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,500 (38% below Ohio) and median rent is $658 a month.
Local data for West Union, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Union, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,056
Poverty rate
38.6%
Median home value
$132,500
Median rent
$658/mo
Homeownership
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (325), German Americans (255), Mexican Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for West Union.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,612
6,923 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $6,422 per person
How people get to work
West Union, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Union, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
514
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Union, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near West Union
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BentonvilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Concord, KYCity | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Cherry ForkCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| ManchesterVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.3 |
| SeamanVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| RomeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WinchesterVillage | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| PeeblesVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| RussellvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| AberdeenVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Maysville, KYCity | 16 mi | 19 |
| Lake WaynokaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| RipleyVillage | 17 mi | 2 |
| Vanceburg, KYCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| RardenVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Dover, KYCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Union, OH in?
- West Union is in Adams County, Ohio.
- What is the population of West Union, OH?
- About 2,899 people live in West Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Union?
- Nearby places include Bentonville (4.9 mi), Concord, KY (7.6 mi), Cherry Fork (7.8 mi), Manchester (7.8 mi), Seaman (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023