Union township is located in Jasper County Indiana. Union township has a 2024 population of 1,589. Union township is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 2.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,549 in 2020.
The average household income in Union township is $55,005 with a poverty rate of 11.86%. The median age in Union township is 35.3 years: 29.3 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 901 | 62.88% |
| Other race | 436 | 30.43% |
| Two or more races | 96 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 603 | 2.38 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 210 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 199 | 3.75 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Female | 145 | 2.25 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Male | 49 | 3.08 | 0 | 100 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 10.65% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 5.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 5.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 1.79% |
| High School Graduate | 307 | 30.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 7.96% |
| Some College | 383 | 38.11% |
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 | 646 | 592 | 74 |
| Hispanic | 359 | 226 | 0 |
| Other Race | 291 | 202 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,148 | $47,037 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,682 | $49,236 | $23,832 |
| Some College | $34,069 | $0 | $34,118 |
$33,682
Average Earnings
$49,236
Average Male
$23,832
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.1% of Union township residents speak only English, while 22.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 901 | 170 | 18.87% |
11.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.3%
Male Poverty Rate
16.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union township is White, with 18.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union township is White, with 18.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,731 | $69,895 |
| Households | - | $55,005 |
| Married Families | $94,306 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,944 | $20,548 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 3.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
0%
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
57.85%
Born in Union township
77.6%
Native Born
22.4%
Foreign Born
8.44%
Non Citizen
13.96%
Naturalized
77.6% of Union township residents were born in the United States, with 57.85% having been born in Indiana. 8.44% 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 | 1,624 | 7 | 0.43% |
| 2028 | 1,617 | 7 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 1,610 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 1,603 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 1,596 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2024 | 1,589 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 1,582 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 1,575 | 12 | 0.77% |
| 2021 | 1,563 | 14 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 1,549 | -22 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 1,571 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 1,565 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 1,572 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,572 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,577 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 1,580 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 1,578 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 1,583 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,583 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 1,588 | 0 | 0% |