Union County, North Carolina Population 2022
Union County, North Carolina's estimated population is 251,946 with a growth rate of 1.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County, North Carolina is the 9th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 202,109 and has seen a growth of 24.66% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 251,946 | 4,029 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 247,917 | 4,029 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 243,888 | 4,029 | 1.68% |
| 2019 | 239,859 | 4,029 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 235,830 | 4,480 | 1.94% |
| 2017 | 231,350 | 5,071 | 2.24% |
| 2016 | 226,279 | 4,330 | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 221,949 | 4,260 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 217,689 | 5,489 | 2.59% |
| 2013 | 212,200 | 4,131 | 1.99% |
| 2012 | 208,069 | 3,181 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 204,888 | 2,779 | 1.38% |
| 2010 | 202,109 | 117,898 | 140.00% |
| 1990 | 84,211 | 13,831 | 19.65% |
| 1980 | 70,380 | 15,666 | 28.63% |
| 1970 | 54,714 | 10,044 | 22.48% |
| 1960 | 44,670 | 2,636 | 6.27% |
| 1950 | 42,034 | 2,937 | 7.51% |
| 1940 | 39,097 | -1,882 | -4.59% |
| 1930 | 40,979 | 4,950 | 13.74% |
| 1920 | 36,029 | 2,752 | 8.27% |
| 1910 | 33,277 | 6,121 | 22.54% |
| 1900 | 27,156 | 5,897 | 27.74% |
| 1890 | 21,259 | 3,203 | 17.74% |
| 1880 | 18,056 | 5,839 | 47.79% |
| 1870 | 12,217 | 1,015 | 9.06% |
| 1860 | 11,202 | 1,151 | 11.45% |
| 1850 | 10,051 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 187,754 | 81.26% |
| Black or African American | 26,454 | 11.45% |
| Asian | 6,989 | 3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 5,296 | 2.29% |
| Some Other Race | 3,909 | 1.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 551 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 100 | 0.04% |
Union County, North Carolina Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 76,346 | 3 | 81.3 |
| Married | 50,348 | 3.4 | 88.5 |
| Non Family | 15,169 | 1.27 | 71.8 |
| Female | 7,588 | 3.51 | 61.2 |
| Male | 3,241 | 3.57 | 62.4 |
3.36
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,680 | 3.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,606 | 6.52% |
| High School Graduate | 36,207 | 24.57% |
| Some College | 30,728 | 20.85% |
| Associates Degree | 12,984 | 8.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35,588 | 24.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,583 | 11.25% |
Union County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 111,572 | 104,477 | 42,539 |
| Black | 16,616 | 14,331 | 4,079 |
| Hispanic | 12,714 | 7,406 | 2,063 |
| Asian | 4,471 | 4,036 | 2,805 |
| 2+ Races | 1,971 | 1,789 | 665 |
| Other Race | 1,847 | 1,069 | 292 |
| Native American | 423 | 362 | 89 |
| Islander | 53 | 53 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 67.92%.
$45,236
Average Earnings
$55,024
Average Male
$36,360
Average Female
Union County, North Carolina Language by Age
Union County, North Carolina Language
85.12% of Union County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 14.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.51% of the population.
Union County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 164,675 | 9,412 | 5.72% |
| Hispanic | 25,457 | 4,390 | 17.24% |
| Black | 25,852 | 4,319 | 16.71% |
| Other | 475 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 5,149 | 463 | 8.99% |
| Asian | 6,945 | 377 | 5.43% |
| Native | 544 | 67 | 12.32% |
| Islander | 97 | 18 | 18.56% |
8.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.41%
Male Poverty Rate
9.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Union County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union County, North Carolina is Islander, with 18.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.07%.
Union County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Union County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Union County, North Carolina 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 45-54.
Union County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,010 | 7.25% |
| Black | 1,727 | 8.88% |
| Hispanic | 569 | 3.68% |
| 2+ Races | 231 | 8.93% |
| Other Race | 118 | 4.84% |
| Native American | 84 | 18.50% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.74% |
| Islander | 9 | 14.29% |
Union County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
4.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
47.86%
Born in Union County, North Carolina
90.48%
Native Born
9.52%
Foreign Born
5.02%
Non Citizen
4.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.48% of Union County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 47.86% having been born in North Carolina. 5.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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