West Union City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 2549 residents, 1107 households, and 661 families in the city. The population density was 947.8 people per square mile (365.95/kmē), making it the 363rd most densely populated city in Iowa. There were 1198 housing units at an average density of 445.4 per square mile (171.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.18 people, and the average family size was 2.87 people. In the city Age distribution was 22.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 22% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 105.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 112.8 females. The median age of the city's population was 40.4 years, The median age of males was 36.5 years, for females the median age was 44.4 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 2483 White, 6 Black or African American, 6 American Indian, 18 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 31 from two or more races and 5 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $34515, making it the 466th highest city by median household income in Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $45128, it is Iowa's 310th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17937, it is the 325th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income was $20872, The median income for males was $25508, compared to $17079 for females.
In 2000, 597 pupils and students, of which 294 are male and 303 are female, 23.42% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 24 nursery or pri school, 10 kindergarten, 340 elementary school, 158 high school and 65 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2549 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2549 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2549 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2526 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2500 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2476 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2451 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2449 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2419 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2446 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2429 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 184 | 156 | 340 |
| High school | 75 | 83 | 158 |
| College or graduate school | 15 | 50 | 65 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Union city, Iowa | $34515 | $45128 | $17937 |
| Fayette County, Iowa | $32453 | $39960 | $17271 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |