West Union, Minnesota

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West Union, Minnesota
Todd County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas West Union Highlighted.svg
Location of West Union, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°48′03″N95°05′01″W / 45.80083°N 95.08361°W / 45.80083; -95.08361
CountryUnited States
State Minnesota
County Todd
OrganizedMarch 12, 1867
PlattedJune 1881
Incorporated 1900
Government
   Mayor Roger Engle
Area
[1]
  Total0.480 sq mi (1.240 km2)
  Land0.444 sq mi (1.151 km2)
  Water0.033 sq mi (0.086 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,335 ft (407 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total92
  Estimate 
(2022) [4]
92
  Density207.21/sq mi (79.94/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
56389
Area code 320
FIPS code 27-69736
GNIS feature ID2397276 [2]
Sales tax 7.375% [5]

West Union is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 92 at the 2020 census. [3]

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History

West Union was platted in 1881 and incorporated in 1900. [6] The West Union post office closed in 1996. It had been open since 1860. The village had a Great Northern Railway station in section 21 of West Union township. [7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.444 square miles (1.15 km2), all land. [1] West Union Lake borders the western boundary of the village. [8]

Interstate 94/U.S. Highway 52 serves as the main route to the community.

West Union business district West Union, Todd County, Minnesota business district.jpg
West Union business district

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910 161
1920 1695.0%
1930 132−21.9%
1940 78−40.9%
1950 10028.2%
1960 83−17.0%
1970 71−14.5%
1980 744.2%
1990 54−27.0%
2000 8761.1%
2010 11127.6%
2020 92−17.1%
2022 (est.)92 [4] 0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]
2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 111 people, 42 households, and 31 families living in the city. The population density was 264.3 inhabitants per square mile (102.0/km2). There were 43 housing units at an average density of 102.4 per square mile (39.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 42 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.2% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 87 people, 31 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 252.8 inhabitants per square mile (97.6/km2). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 93.0 per square mile (35.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 31 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.70.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 40.2% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 9.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,643, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,441. There were 15.8% of families and 23.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 36.4% of under eighteens and 15.0% of those over 64.

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References

  1. 1 2 "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Union, Minnesota
  3. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  5. "West Union (MN) sales tax rate" . Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  6. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  546.
  7. "Todd County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  8. "West Union (77018800) | LakeFinder". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved June 4, 2015.