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West Union, OH


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West Union, Ohio

West Union, Ohio, in Adams county, is 55 miles SE of Cincinnati, Ohio. There are 2,903 residents in the village.

The People and Families of West Union

In West Union, about 45% of adults are married. In West Union, more so than in most villages, people can be found in one-person households. People in the village are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in West Union. There are a lot of senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Union had a median family income of $25,531.

Political Inclinations

West Union folks tended to give their money ($551) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

West Union Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in West Union that were owner-occupied was 55%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in West Union. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, West Union has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In West Union, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

West Union strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyWest Union Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%West Union Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of West Union, OH

Comparing West Union to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity22
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
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