Union County, Iowa Population 2022
Union County, Iowa's estimated population is 12,070 with a growth rate of -0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County, Iowa is the 62nd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 Population was 12,513 and has seen a growth of -3.54% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 2,012 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 5,986 | 3,974 | 197.51% |
| 1880 | 14,980 | 8,994 | 150.25% |
| 1890 | 16,900 | 1,920 | 12.82% |
| 1900 | 19,928 | 3,028 | 17.92% |
| 1910 | 16,616 | -3,312 | -16.62% |
| 1920 | 17,268 | 652 | 3.92% |
| 1930 | 17,435 | 167 | 0.97% |
| 1940 | 16,280 | -1,155 | -6.62% |
| 1950 | 15,651 | -629 | -3.86% |
| 1960 | 13,712 | -1,939 | -12.39% |
| 1970 | 13,557 | -155 | -1.13% |
| 1980 | 13,858 | 301 | 2.22% |
| 1990 | 12,750 | -1,108 | -8.00% |
| 2010 | 12,513 | -237 | -1.86% |
| 2011 | 12,556 | 43 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 12,586 | 30 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 12,616 | 30 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 12,627 | 11 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 12,430 | -197 | -1.56% |
| 2016 | 12,360 | -70 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 12,459 | 99 | 0.80% |
| 2018 | 12,298 | -161 | -1.29% |
| 2019 | 12,241 | -57 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 12,184 | -57 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 12,127 | -57 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 12,070 | -57 | -0.47% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,779 | 95.74% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 204 | 1.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 116 | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 175 | 1.42% |
Union County, Iowa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,199 | 2.31 | 72.3 |
| Married | 2,542 | 2.98 | 89.1 |
| Male | 140 | 3.19 | 48.6 |
| Female | 457 | 2.98 | 59.1 |
| Non Family | 2,060 | 1.29 | 56.1 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 215 | 2.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 588 | 6.96% |
| High School Graduate | 2,773 | 32.80% |
| Some College | 2,166 | 25.62% |
| Associates Degree | 818 | 9.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,305 | 15.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 588 | 6.96% |
Union County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100 | 31 | 31 |
| White | 8,025 | 7,421 | 1,824 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 117 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 205 | 75 | 13 |
| Other Race | 103 | 4 | 4 |
| Black | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.00%.
$34,757
Average Earnings
$44,714
Average Male
$28,252
Average Female
Union County, Iowa Language by Age
Union County, Iowa Language
96.02% of Union County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 3.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
Union County, Iowa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15 | 15 | 100.00% |
| White | 11,278 | 1,280 | 11.35% |
| Other | 112 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 371 | 129 | 34.77% |
| Multiple | 168 | 4 | 2.38% |
11.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.52%
Male Poverty Rate
14.10%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Union County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union County, Iowa is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union County, Iowa is Multiple, with 2.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.23%.
Union County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Union County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
Union County, Iowa Marriage
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 55-64.
Union County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 856 | 9.36% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 12.41% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.44% |
Union County, Iowa Veterans by Education
4.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
62%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
70.43%
Born in Union County, Iowa
98.30%
Native Born
1.70%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.30% of Union County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 70.43% having been born in Iowa. 0.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990