West Union, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 370, West Union's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

West Union is a small community located in South Carolina, within Oconee County. The total population is 370. It ranks as the 363rd most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Union is 38.0 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Union is $48,393. This is 30% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $147,700. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Union is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.4%. The Black or African American population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 24.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (25.4% vs 7.4%).

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Union, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.