Union County Population

1830–2026

6,792

2026 projection

4.1% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K10K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Union County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,792-711.03%
20256,863-711.02%
20246,934-550.79%
20236,989+70.10%
20226,982-400.57%
20217,022-630.89%
20207,085-500.70%
20197,135+490.69%
20187,086-1131.57%
20177,199+370.52%

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Union County Demographics

43.9median age

Median age

Female45.6 yrs
Male41.2 yrs

Adults

5,542
1,472 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults4,070 other adults

Sex

Female 50.1% · 3,500Male 49.9% · 3,485

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 70 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Union County Income

$76,424median household income

Median household income

$76,424

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,843

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.5%

About 1 in 12 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Union County Marital Status

57% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married57%57%57%
Never married26%29%23%
Divorced12%11%13%
Widowed6%4%7%
Separated<1%0%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201