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Union, WV


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Union, West Virginia

Union, West Virginia is 39 miles NW of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 164 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Monroe county. The population of the town is 548.

The People and Families of Union

In Union, about 53% of adults are married. Adults in Union are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Union has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Union had a median family income of $30,833.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Union.

Union Housing

Of the housing in Union, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in West Virginia.

Commuting

In Union, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Union Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Union Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Union, WV

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
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