Union Town, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 548 residents, 267 households, and 149 families in the town. The population density was 1216.6 people per square mile (469.73/kmē), making it the 128th most densely populated town in West Virginia. There were 309 housing units at an average density of 686.7 per square mile (265.14/kmē). The average household size was 2.05 persons, and the average family size was 2.75 persons. In the town Age distribution was 19.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males. The median age of the town's population was 44.6 years, The median age of males was 38.3 years, for females the median age was 50.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 94.16% White, 3.47% Black or African American, 0.91% American Indian, 0.36% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.09% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $21797, it would be the 62nd lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $30833, making it the 182nd highest town by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $12870, making its West Virginia's 75th lowest town by per capita income. The median income was $13241, The median income for males was $17788 versus $10809 for females.
In 2000, 86 pupils and students, of which 37.21% are male and 62.79% are female, 15.69% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.65% nursery or pri school, 4.65% kindergarten, 61.63% elementary school, 13.95% high school and 15.12% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 548 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 548 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 547 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 548 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 547 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 550 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 549 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 549 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 549 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 552 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 561 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Elementary school | 19 | 34 | 53 |
| High school | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union town, West Virginia | $21797 | $30833 | $12870 |
| Monroe County, West Virginia | $27575 | $35299 | $17435 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |