Union, WV population by race
The table below shows Union's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 464 | 95.47% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 18 | 3.70% |
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Union population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Union has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Union's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Union population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.47% are white, 0.82% are Black or African American and 3.70% are multiracial.
Union 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Union is White with a population of 464 (95.47% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 18 (3.70% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Union, WV
By ethnicity, 38 (7.82% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 448 (92.18% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Union, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 431 (96.21% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Union, WV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Union's Non-Hispanic population.
Union Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 431 | 96.21% |
| Black or African American alone | 4 | 0.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13 | 2.90% |
Among the Hispanic population in Union, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 21 (55.26% of the total Hispanic population).
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Union, WV Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Union's Hispanic population.
Union Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 21 | 55.26% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 12 | 31.58% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 13.16% |
Things to know
What percentage of Union, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.82% of Union population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Union, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 21 (55.26% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Union, WV have?
Union, WV has 4 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.82% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Union is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Union, WV?
With 92.18% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Union.
That being said, with a 0.82% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Union.
What is the majority race in Union, WV?
With a population of 464 (95.47% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Union.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Union, with 0.82% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
