Union township is located in LaPorte County Indiana. Union township has a 2024 population of 2,262. Union township is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,262 in 2020.
The average household income in Union township is $63,953 with a poverty rate of 13.96%. The median age in Union township is 37.6 years: 39 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,803 | 84.97% |
| Black or African American | 143 | 6.74% |
| Two or more races | 135 | 6.36% |
| Other race | 25 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 805 | 2.64 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 471 | 2.93 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 175 | 1.45 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Female | 89 | 2.82 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Male | 70 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 95.7 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 158 | 11.26% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 4.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 3.28% |
| High School Graduate | 663 | 47.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 2.99% |
| Some College | 309 | 22.02% |
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 | 1,147 | 990 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 80 | 0 |
| Black | 86 | 84 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 55 | 2 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,750 | $34,875 | $24,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,091 | $29,602 | $24,118 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,409 | $52,740 | $17,031 |
| Overall | $34,861 | $39,306 | $24,875 |
| Some College | $38,333 | $75,298 | $26,875 |
$34,861
Average Earnings
$39,306
Average Male
$24,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.85% of Union township residents speak only English, while 3.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,730 | 227 | 13.12% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 58 | 42.96% |
| Multiple | 135 | 22 | 16.3% |
| Black | 143 | 4 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 10 | 3 | 30% |
13.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.84%
Male Poverty Rate
12.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union township is Hispanic, with 42.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union township is Black, with 2.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.04% |
| High School | 12.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.79% |
| Male Employed | 4.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,857 | $68,228 |
| Households | $54,926 | $63,953 |
| Married Families | $63,050 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $32,505 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
120
Number of Veterans
108
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 9.18% |
| Black | 2 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
81.72%
Born in Union township
97.64%
Native Born
2.36%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
97.64% of Union township residents were born in the United States, with 81.72% having been born in Indiana. 0.57% 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 | 2,292 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 2,286 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 2,280 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 2,274 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 2,268 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 2,262 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 2,256 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 2,250 | -16 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 2,266 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 2,262 | -52 | -2.25% |
| 2019 | 2,314 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,314 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,313 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 2,317 | -10 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 2,327 | -14 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 2,341 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 2,338 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 2,341 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 2,340 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 2,348 | 0 | 0% |