Union County's estimated 2026 population is 275,138 with a growth rate of 2.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County is the 8th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 202,110 and has seen a growth of 36.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Union County includes 71.09% White, 11.18% Black or African American, 6.06% other race, 4.08% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (71.09%)
Black or African American (11.18%)
Two or more races (7.12%)
Other race (6.06%)
Asian (4.08%)
Native American (0.44%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174,145 | 71.09% |
| Black or African American | 27,397 | 11.18% |
| Two or more races | 17,450 | 7.12% |
| Other race | 14,837 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 10,002 | 4.08% |
| Native American | 1,086 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Union County's average per capita income is $55,119. Household income levels show a median of $99,243. The poverty rate stands at 7.66%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $129,794 | $163,727 |
| Families | $113,755 | $148,510 |
| Households | $99,243 | $132,863 |
| Non Families | $49,184 | $64,455 |
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