Union, Missouri Population 2022
Union is a city located in Franklin County Missouri. Union has a 2020 population of 12,836. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Union is currently growing at a rate of 2.25% annually and its population has increased by 24.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,294 in 2010.
The average household income in Union is $66,248 with a poverty rate of 11.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $726 per month, and the median house value is $148,800. The median age in Union is 33.9 years, 31.8 years for males, and 36 years for females.
Union Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Unionwas:
- White: 97.23%
- Two or more races: 1.53%
- Black or African American: 0.75%
- Asian: 0.45%
- Native American: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,157 | 97.23% |
| Two or More Races | 176 | 1.53% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.03% |
Union Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,441 | 2.53 | 59.4 |
| Married | 1,925 | 3.02 | 75.3 |
| Non Family | 1,465 | 1.26 | 48 |
| Female | 661 | 3.4 | 38.1 |
| Male | 390 | 3.4 | 59.7 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 238 | 3.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 787 | 10.61% |
| High School Graduate | 2,539 | 34.21% |
| Some College | 1,704 | 22.96% |
| Associates Degree | 784 | 10.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 983 | 13.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 386 | 5.20% |
Union Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,195 | 6,268 | 1,317 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 42 | 17 |
| Black | 55 | 41 | |
| Hispanic | 45 | 10 | |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Native American | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$37,177
Average Earnings
$42,929
Average Male
$31,387
Average Female
Union Language by Age
Union Language
98.05% of Union residents speak only English, while 1.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.
Union Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,608 | 1,211 | 11.42% |
| Multiple | 173 | 31 | 17.92% |
| Black | 74 | 11 | 14.86% |
| Other | NaN% |
11.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.86%
Male Poverty Rate
14.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Union
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union is Multiple, with 17.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.58%.
Union Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Union Married by Age and Sex
Union Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Union Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 624 | 7.58% |
| Black | 20 | 26.67% |
Union Veterans by Education
4.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.99%
Born in Union
97.87%
Native Born
2.13%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.87% of Union residents were born in the United States, with 76.99% having been born in Missouri. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,836 | 282 | 2.25% |
| 2021 | 12,554 | 282 | 2.30% |
| 2020 | 12,272 | 282 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 11,990 | 282 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 11,708 | 203 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 11,505 | 253 | 2.25% |
| 2016 | 11,252 | 320 | 2.93% |
| 2015 | 10,932 | 92 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 10,840 | 277 | 2.62% |
| 2013 | 10,563 | 115 | 1.10% |
| 2012 | 10,448 | 80 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 10,368 | 74 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 10,294 | 2,537 | 2.87% |
| 2000 | 7,757 | 1,848 | 2.76% |
| 1990 | 5,909 | 403 | 0.71% |
| 1980 | 5,506 | 323 | 0.61% |
| 1970 | 5,183 | 1,246 | 2.79% |
| 1960 | 3,937 | 1,020 | 3.04% |
| 1950 | 2,917 | 0.00% |