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West Union, New York

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Population in 2010: 312.
Population change since 2000: -21.8%
Males: 166  (53.2%)
Females: 146  (46.8%)
Median resident age:

47.8 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14877.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,088 (it was $36,000 in 2000)
West Union:

$61,088
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,763 (it was $14,061 in 2000)

West Union town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $103,253 (it was $52,500 in 2000)
West Union:

$103,253
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $169,714; detached houses: $184,786; townhouses or other attached units: $138,888; in 2-unit structures: $291,252; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $333,918; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $308,305; mobile homes: $80,148; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $43,655
March 2022 cost of living index in West Union: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in West Union, NY (2010)
    • 31099.4%White alone
    • 20.6%Hispanic

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Ancestries: English (23.8%), German (22.3%), Irish (17.8%), Italian (7.3%), Polish (5.0%), United States (4.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 2260 feet

Land area: 41.0 square miles.

Population density: 7.6 people per square mile   (very low).

West Union, New York map

9 residents are foreign born (1.8% Europe, 0.5% Latin America).

This town:

2.3%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
West Union town:

2.5% ($1,317)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, NY (77.0 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (194.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Independence, NY (2.1 miles ),
Greenwood, NY (2.4 miles ),
Troupsburg, NY (2.8 miles ),
Andover, NY (3.0 miles ),
Willing, NY (3.2 miles ),
Jasper, NY (3.2 miles ),
Ulysses borough, PA (3.3 miles ),
Stannards, NY (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 42.05 N, Longitude: 77.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 607

Distribution of median household income in West Union, NY in 2022
West Union satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $63,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $63,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $63,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $93,400
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $93,400
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $42,700
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $93,800
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $32,500
Number of permits per 10,000 West Union, NY residents
Average permit cost in West Union, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.5%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in West Union, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.5%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (29.6%)
  • Construction (12.0%)
  • Machinery (5.6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.6%)
  • Educational services (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.8%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.3%)
Most common occupations in West Union, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (17.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (27.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Religious workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (13.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.4%)

Average climate in West Union, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

West Union-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/21/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the West Union town center caused $200,000 in damages.

On 6/20/1969, a category F3 tornado 25.8 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Union-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 144.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 286.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 214.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 181.1 miles away from West Union center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 263.6 miles away from West Union center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 261.7 miles away from West Union center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Steuben County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Union topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near West Union:

  • JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)
  • HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)
  • WELLSVILLE MANOR NH (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Union:

  • Alfred University (about 15 miles; Alfred, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,411)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 15 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 3,483)
  • Corning Community College (about 33 miles; Corning, NY; FT enrollment: 3,036)
  • Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (about 37 miles; Mansfield, PA; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • St Bonaventure University (about 40 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; FT enrollment: 2,286)
  • SUNY College at Geneseo (about 52 miles; Geneseo, NY; FT enrollment: 5,520)
  • Finger Lakes Community College (about 61 miles; Canandaigua, NY; FT enrollment: 4,732)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: West Union Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in West Union include: Saint Marys Church (A), West Union Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Marys Cemetery (1), New Saint Mary's Church Yard Cemetery (2), West Union Cemetery (3), Hauber Cemetery (4), Davis Cemetery (5), Kelly Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rose Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Steuben County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.6%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.8%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.9%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in West Union:

Marital status in West Union, NY
  • Never married: 27.2%
  • Now married: 62.0%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

For population 25 years and over in West Union:

  • High school or higher: 81.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Union, NY (based on Steuben County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic13,96311
Mainline Protestant10,65270
Evangelical Protestant9,27272
Other8578
Orthodox651
None64,181-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 24
This county:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Here:

0.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Steuben County:

4.24 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 87
Steuben County:

9.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Steuben County:

10.2%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.3%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Steuben County:

14.2%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in West Union:

  • WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WLSV (790 AM; 1 kW; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLEA (1480 AM; 2 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLNL (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WWLZ (820 AM; 4 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFRM (600 AM; 1 kW; COUDERSPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Union:

  • WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WJQZ (103.5 FM; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSQA (88.7 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WKPQ (105.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCKR (92.1 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFRM-FM (96.7 FM; COUDERSPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W257AX (99.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WETD (90.7 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WCIK (103.1 FM; BATH, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WMTT (94.7 FM; TIOGA, PA; Owner: EUROPA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDNY-FM (93.9 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC.)
  • WGMM (97.7 FM; BIG FLATS, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHKS (94.9 FM; PORT ALLEGANY, PA; Owner: L-COM INC.)
  • WCID (89.1 FM; FRIENDSHIP, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCBA-FM (98.7 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W201CY (88.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W246AP (97.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES)
  • WNBQ (92.3 FM; MANSFIELD, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W282AC (104.3 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCOG-FM (100.7 FM; GALETON, PA; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around West Union:

  • W16BE (Channel 16; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
  • W64AJ (Channel 64; WHITESVILLE, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.9mTotal length
  • $7,076,000Total costs
  • 2,638Total average daily traffic
  • 272Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,348Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Union, NY
  • 39.1%Wood
  • 25.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.8%Utility gas
  • 12.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.1%Electricity
  • 2.3%Coal or coke
  • 2.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Union, NY
  • 33.3%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Wood
  • 22.2%Coal or coke
  • 11.1%Other fuel


West Union compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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