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The Town of Union had a population of 476 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Union is located at latitude 37.5915 and longitude -80.5437 in Monroe County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Union encompass a land area of 0.45 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Monroe County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Union has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Union is located within Central District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Monroe County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 476 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,066 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 19 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $35,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,729 |
| Median Home Value | $154,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 349 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 191 (54.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 95 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 63 (18.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 286 |
| Average Household Size | 1.66 |
| Family Households | 129 (45.1%) |
The table below compares Union to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 241 | 45th |
| Population Density | # 144 | 67th |
| Median Household Income | # 369 | 16th |
| Per Capita Income | # 168 | 62nd |
| Diversity Index | # 132 | 70th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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