Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Union’s median age is 59.1 years, above both the West Virginia town median (42.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 62 West Virginia towns, just 3 have a lower median household income than Union. Union has 7 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Rehoboth Church and Indian Creek Covered Bridge. Union has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Union beats most towns.
Census counts: 356 in 1880, a peak of 1,341 in 1950, 419 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 2 maps from 1921 on.
7 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Union, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Union.
Most working residents leave Union for work: only 7% work in town. At 15 minutes, Union’s average trip to work is where West Virginia’s towns sit at 21 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Since 2013, Union has lost 440 jobs, to 316 in 2023.
| Union | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 15 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.8% | 14% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Monroe County Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary & Middle SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 456 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Adults 18 to 34 are 6% of residents (21% statewide); people 65 and older are 35% of residents (21% statewide). 19% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Union.
Somewhere between 24% and 74% women
The Census survey reached too few of Union’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±25 points. Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Union | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0.6% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.5% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.2% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.8% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 25.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.9% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 25.2% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.2% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 53.6% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.4% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.5% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10.4% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Union has chilly winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Union is 83°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
83% of Union adults had a checkup this year. Union beats the West Virginia average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 48% of Union adults have high blood pressure.
| Union | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 44% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 32% | 25% |
| What stands out | Union | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.4% | 79.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.7% | 9.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Union home is worth about $195,000, up 3.3% in a year, 10% above the West Virginia typical home. Union’s median rent is $615 a month.
| Union | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $615 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 67% | 68% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Union. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi Park & preserveAppalachian Trail3.0M visitors a year
19 mi National PreserveNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve2.0M visitors a year
38 mi ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway16.5M visitors a year
18 mi LandmarkProject Greek Island
16 mi LakeMountain Lake
27 mi Stadium & arenaLane StadiumAppalachian Trail: Paulba. Original uploader was Paulbalegend at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: NKS22, Public domain · Blue Ridge Parkway: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Project Greek Island: Z22, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mountain Lake: Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lane Stadium: User:B, CC BY-SA 4.0
None within 15 miles of Union; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Union residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
7 places in Union on the National Register of Historic Places.
4 notable people were born in Union.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Union is a town in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 427 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Monroe County.
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Union has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 notable people were born here, including Augustus A. Chapman and Thomas H. Stack.
