West Union, Ohio
| West Union, Ohio | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Location in Adams County and the state of Ohio. | |
| Coordinates: 38°47′38″N 83°32′37″W / 38.79389°N 83.54361°WCoordinates: 38°47′38″N 83°32′37″W / 38.79389°N 83.54361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Adams |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 2.83 sq mi (7.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.83 sq mi (7.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 3,405 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 3,241 |
| • Density | 1,145.2/sq mi (442.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 45693 |
| Area code(s) | 937 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1058010[2] |
| Website | www.westunionoh.net |
West Union is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,241 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Adams County.[5]
West Union is served by West Union High School, the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District, and the Adams County Public Library.
History
West Union was laid out in 1804.[6] A post office called West Union has been in operation since 1805.[7] The village was incorporated in 1859.[8]
Gallery
West Union corporation limit sign.
Looking east on Main Street (Ohio Highway 125) in West Union.
Water tower in West Union.
Geography
West Union is located at 38°47′38″N 83°32′37″W / 38.79389°N 83.54361°W (38.793979, -83.543500).[9]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.83 square miles (7.33 km2), all land.[1]
State Routes 41, 125, and 247 all intersect and run concurrently through the downtown area.
Ironically, West Union lies east of Union, Ohio, a city in Montgomery County approximately 10 miles north of Dayton. West Union and Union are not adjacent to each other, actually being approximately 120 miles from each other.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 229 | — | |
| 1820 | 406 | 77.3% | |
| 1830 | 429 | 5.7% | |
| 1840 | 462 | 7.7% | |
| 1850 | 444 | −3.9% | |
| 1860 | 450 | 1.4% | |
| 1870 | 486 | 8.0% | |
| 1880 | 626 | 28.8% | |
| 1890 | 825 | 31.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,033 | 25.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,080 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 992 | −8.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,094 | 10.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,334 | 21.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,508 | 13.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,762 | 16.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,951 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,791 | 43.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,096 | 10.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,903 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,241 | 11.6% | |
| Est. 2015 | 3,179 | [10] | −1.9% |
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 3,241 people, 1,322 households, and 805 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,145.2 inhabitants per square mile (442.2/km2). There were 1,493 housing units at an average density of 527.6 per square mile (203.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 1,322 households of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the village was 40.1 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.
2000 census
As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 2,903 people, 1,242 households, and 757 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,130.4 people per square mile (436.1/km²). There were 1,373 housing units at an average density of 534.6 per square mile (206.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.11% White, 0.24% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.
There were 1,242 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the village the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 76.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $20,566, and the median income for a family was $25,531. Males had a median income of $25,104 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,301. About 15.8% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.
References
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 143.
- ↑ "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ↑ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 876. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
