Union County's estimated 2026 population is 13,302 with a growth rate of 0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County is the 80th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 15,274 and has seen a growth of -12.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Union County includes 88.92% White, 8.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (88.92%)
Black or African American (8.1%)
Two or more races (2.28%)
Other race (0.36%)
Asian (0.32%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,896 | 88.92% |
| Black or African American | 1,084 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 305 | 2.28% |
| Other race | 48 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Union County's average per capita income is $41,968. Household income levels show a median of $60,989. The poverty rate stands at 17.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,693 | - |
| Families | $70,781 | $90,686 |
| Households | $60,989 | $75,274 |
| Non Families | $29,509 | $36,614 |
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