Union township is located in Daviess County Missouri. Union township has a 2024 population of 2,203. Union township is currently growing at a rate of 0.96% annually and its population has increased by 2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,150 in 2020.
The average household income in Union township is $57,447 with a poverty rate of 29.45%. The median age in Union township is 36.7 years: 36.4 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,911 | 96.18% |
| Two or more races | 66 | 3.32% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 775 | 2.52 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 361 | 3.09 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 314 | 1.29 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Male | 50 | 4 | 16 | 84 |
| Female | 50 | 4.6 | 46 | 54 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 7.41% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 6.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 155 | 12.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 115 | 9.27% |
| High School Graduate | 492 | 39.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 2.66% |
| Some College | 279 | 22.48% |
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 | 1,190 | 1,068 | 267 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 23 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 22.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,000 | $63,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,768 | $68,958 | $50,909 |
| High School Graduate | $33,036 | $41,167 | $14,766 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,036 | $37,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,079 | $50,563 | $30,625 |
| Some College | $33,542 | $39,167 | $26,250 |
$39,079
Average Earnings
$50,563
Average Male
$30,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.5% of Union township residents speak only English, while 2.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,828 | 520 | 28.45% |
| Multiple | 66 | 42 | 63.64% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 11 | 23.91% |
29.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.1%
Male Poverty Rate
32.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union township is Multiple, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union township is Hispanic, with 23.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56% |
| Some College | 27.97% |
| High School | 19.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 18.51% |
| Female Employed | 12.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,821 | $70,898 |
| Households | $43,633 | $57,447 |
| Married Families | $69,732 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,552 | $36,231 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
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
114
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 7.97% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 23.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
66.03%
Born in Union township
99.8%
Native Born
0.2%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.8% of Union township residents were born in the United States, with 66.03% having been born in Missouri. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,308 | 21 | 0.92% |
| 2028 | 2,287 | 21 | 0.93% |
| 2027 | 2,266 | 21 | 0.94% |
| 2026 | 2,245 | 21 | 0.94% |
| 2025 | 2,224 | 21 | 0.95% |
| 2024 | 2,203 | 21 | 0.96% |
| 2023 | 2,182 | 21 | 0.97% |
| 2022 | 2,161 | 13 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 2,148 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 2,150 | 59 | 2.82% |
| 2019 | 2,091 | -15 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 2,106 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 2,111 | 29 | 1.39% |
| 2016 | 2,082 | -13 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 2,095 | -14 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 2,109 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 2,103 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 2,106 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 2,102 | -40 | -1.87% |
| 2010 | 2,142 | 0 | 0% |