West Union, Iowa
| West Union, Iowa | |
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| Coordinates: 42°57′43″N 91°48′36″W / 42.96194°N 91.81°WCoordinates: 42°57′43″N 91°48′36″W / 42.96194°N 91.81°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km2) |
| • Land | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,549 |
| • Density | 947.8/sq mi (365.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 52175 |
| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-84765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462922 |
West Union is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,549 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Fayette County. [1]
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[edit] History
Originally called Knob Prairie, it was founded by William Wells, naming it for his hometown, also called West Union, in Ohio.
[edit] Geography
West Union is located at 42°57′43″N 91°48′36″W / 42.96194°N 91.81°W (42.962035, -91.810055)[2].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), all of it land.
The city lies at the junction of U.S. Route 18 with Iowa Highways 56 and 150.
[edit] Demographics
| West Union Historical Population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 1,489 | — |
| 1880 | 1,551 | +4.2% |
| 1890 | 1,676 | +8.1% |
| 1900 | 1,935 | +15.5% |
| 1910 | 1,652 | −14.6% |
| 1920 | 1,777 | +7.6% |
| 1930 | 2,056 | +15.7% |
| 1940 | 2,059 | +0.1% |
| 1950 | 2,141 | +4.0% |
| 1960 | 2,551 | +19.1% |
| 1970 | 2,624 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 2,783 | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 2,490 | −10.5% |
| 2000 | 2,549 | +2.4% |
| Source: "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. | ||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,549 people, 1,107 households, and 660 families residing in the city. The population density was 947.8 people per square mile (365.9/km²). There were 1,198 housing units at an average density of 445.4 per square mile (172.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.41% White, 0.24% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.
There were 1,107 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,515, and the median income for a family was $45,128. Males had a median income of $30,246 versus $20,677 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,937. About 6.0% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable people
- Paul Peek, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court
- Robert B. Kamm, former President of Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
- Lucien Lester Ainsworth (1831–1902) U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district [4]
[edit] References
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "AINSWORTH, Lucien Lester". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=A000067. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: West Union, Iowa |
- West Union Chamber of Commerce Has city government contact information
- Site About Fayette County Youth
- City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about West Union
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