West Union, WV population by race
The table below shows West Union's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 811 | 97.48% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 15 | 1.80% |
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West 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; West Union has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that West Union's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of West Union population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.48% are white, 0.72% are Black or African American and 1.80% are multiracial.
West 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 West Union is White with a population of 811 (97.48% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 15 (1.80% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Union, WV
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 832 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, West Union is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 811 (97.48% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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West Union, WV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Union's Non-Hispanic population.
West 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 | 811 | 97.48% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 0.72% |
| 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) | 15 | 1.80% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, West Union's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of West Union, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of West Union population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, West Union's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does West Union, WV have?
West Union, WV has 6 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.72% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West Union is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West Union, WV?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, West Union is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 0.72% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in West Union.
What is the majority race in West Union, WV?
With a population of 811 (97.48% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Union.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in West Union, with 0.72% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
