West Union town, New York
West Union town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Union town is a geographic entity located in Steuben County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 365. The land area covers 40.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 365 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs | ±9.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 157 | ±47 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 250 | ±56 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 157 | ±47 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 93 | ±29 |
| Median Home Value | $112,500 | ±$12,191 |
| Median Gross Rent | $763 | ±$350 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,750 | ±$14,989 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,978 | ±$6,645 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | ±11.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 95 | ±71 |
| Unemployment Rate | 21.6% | ±25.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 196 | ±79 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86% | ±15.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF WEST UNION
GUS Population: 357 (2024)
ID: 171021
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
1328 STATE ROUTE 248, REXVILLE NY 14877-9704
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GUS Population: 92,015 (2024)
ID: 204948
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
3 E PULTENEY SQ, BATH NY 14810
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | ANDOVER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Westfield, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | TROUPSBURG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | GREENWOOD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Ulysses, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Ulysses, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | SCIO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WELLSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | WELLSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | WHITESVILLE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alfred University
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College | 15.4 mi away | One Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802-1205 |
6078712111
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WHITESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 500 MAIN STREET, WHITESVILLE, NY, 14897 |
(607) 356-3645
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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
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College | 15.6 mi away | 10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802 |
8004253733
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ANDOVER FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 40 MAIN STREET, ANDOVER, NY, 14806 |
(607) 478-8442
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GENESEE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 301 MAIN STREET, GENESEE, PA, 16923 |
(814) 228-3328
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ULYSSES LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 401 NORTH MAIN ST, ULYSSES, PA, 16948 |
(814) 848-7226
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JASPER FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 3807 LIBRARY STREET, JASPER, NY, 14855 |
(607) 792-1005
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WESTFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 147 MAPLE ST, WESTFIELD, PA, 16950 |
(814) 367-5411
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KNOXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 112 E MAIN ST., KNOXVILLE, PA, 16928 |
(814) 326-4448
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DAVID A HOWE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 155 NORTH MAIN STREET, WELLSVILLE, NY, 14895 |
(585) 593-3410
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WELLSVILLE, NY US, located 14.2 miles from West Union town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6° | 12.9° | 21.7° | 2.70" | 15.1" |
| February | 33.0° | 14.2° | 23.6° | 1.87" | 11.4" |
| March | 41.5° | 20.4° | 30.9° | 2.53" | 8.0" |
| April | 54.8° | 30.2° | 42.5° | 3.49" | 1.8" |
| May | 67.7° | 41.2° | 54.4° | 3.64" | 0.1" |
| June | 75.0° | 50.4° | 62.7° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.2° | 54.1° | 66.7° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.6° | 53.8° | 65.7° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.5° | 46.3° | 58.4° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.3° | 36.7° | 47.5° | 3.96" | 0.5" |
| November | 45.9° | 27.5° | 36.7° | 2.78" | 5.1" |
| December | 35.4° | 20.0° | 27.7° | 2.83" | 12.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Genesee CDP | CDP | 9.8 mi | — |
| Ulysses borough | Borough | 10.4 mi | — |
| Westfield borough | Borough | 11.6 mi | — |
| Stannards CDP | CDP | 11.7 mi | — |
| Knoxville borough | Borough | 14.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3610181105. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.