Demographics & People — West Union, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,393 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,700 |
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| Median Age | 41.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,102 |
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| Family Households | 569 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1323 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,301 |
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| Black or African American | 13 |
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| Asian | 5 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 157 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,092 |
| Norwegian | 658 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 465 |
| Irish | 396 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 162 |
| Swiss | 150 |
| American | 104 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 98 |
| English | 97 |
| Other groups | 96 |
Language
| English Only | 2,146 |
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| Spanish | 152 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,309 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 137 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,878 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Union, Iowa.
