Union township is located in Elkhart County Indiana. Union township has a 2024 population of 6,182. Union township is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,285 in 2020.
The average household income in Union township is $91,370 with a poverty rate of 5.83%. The median age in Union township is 35.3 years: 33.5 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,676 | 90.44% |
| Other race | 379 | 6.04% |
| Two or more races | 127 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 83 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,067 | 3.04 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Married | 1,295 | 3.82 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 578 | 1.12 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Female | 146 | 3.45 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 48 | 3.77 | 100 | 0 |
3.77
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 427 | 10.55% |
| Associates Degree | 269 | 6.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 325 | 8.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 230 | 5.68% |
| High School Graduate | 1,694 | 41.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 490 | 12.1% |
| Some College | 614 | 15.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,651 | 2,842 | 555 |
| Hispanic | 316 | 262 | 0 |
| Other Race | 180 | 148 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 59 | 0 |
| Asian | 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,286 | $51,141 | $42,344 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,901 | $80,417 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,746 | $58,300 | $39,423 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,139 | $45,039 | $20,227 |
| Overall | $41,493 | $52,435 | $37,911 |
| Some College | $39,006 | $50,847 | $38,362 |
$41,493
Average Earnings
$52,435
Average Male
$37,911
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.93% of Union township residents speak only English, while 30.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,519 | 306 | 5.54% |
| Multiple | 127 | 49 | 38.58% |
| Hispanic | 641 | 49 | 7.64% |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 100% |
5.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.37%
Male Poverty Rate
5.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union township is White, with 5.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.2% |
| Some College | 1.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.48% |
| Female Employed | 3.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,843 | $111,199 |
| Households | $67,546 | $91,370 |
| Married Families | $84,856 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,462 | $39,527 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
120
Number of Veterans
120
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 2.59% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.44%
Born in Union township
94.36%
Native Born
5.64%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
94.36% of Union township residents were born in the United States, with 81.44% having been born in Indiana. 3.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,027 | -31 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 6,058 | -31 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 6,089 | -31 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 6,120 | -31 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 6,151 | -31 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 6,182 | -31 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 6,213 | -31 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 6,244 | -20 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 6,264 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 6,285 | -74 | -1.16% |
| 2019 | 6,359 | 28 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 6,331 | 19 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 6,312 | 21 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 6,291 | 15 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 6,276 | 57 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 6,219 | 28 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 6,191 | 30 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 6,161 | 16 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 6,145 | 20 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 6,125 | 0 | 0% |