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World Population Review
Union County, Ohio Population 2021
Union County, Ohio's estimated population is 61,400 with a growth rate of 2.00% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County, Ohio is the 44th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 Population was 52,464 and has seen a growth of 17.03% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61,400 | 1,206 | 2.00% |
| 2020 | 60,194 | 1,206 | 2.04% |
| 2019 | 58,988 | 1,206 | 2.09% |
| 2018 | 57,782 | 984 | 1.73% |
| 2017 | 56,798 | 1,217 | 2.19% |
| 2016 | 55,581 | 1,193 | 2.19% |
| 2015 | 54,388 | 615 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 53,773 | 337 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 53,436 | 640 | 1.21% |
| 2012 | 52,796 | -299 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 53,095 | 631 | 1.20% |
| 2010 | 52,464 | 20,495 | 64.11% |
| 1990 | 31,969 | 2,433 | 8.24% |
| 1980 | 29,536 | 5,750 | 24.17% |
| 1970 | 23,786 | 933 | 4.08% |
| 1960 | 22,853 | 2,166 | 10.47% |
| 1950 | 20,687 | 675 | 3.37% |
| 1940 | 20,012 | 820 | 4.27% |
| 1930 | 19,192 | -1,726 | -8.25% |
| 1920 | 20,918 | -953 | -4.36% |
| 1910 | 21,871 | -471 | -2.11% |
| 1900 | 22,342 | -518 | -2.27% |
| 1890 | 22,860 | 485 | 2.17% |
| 1880 | 22,375 | 3,645 | 19.46% |
| 1870 | 18,730 | 2,223 | 13.47% |
| 1860 | 16,507 | 4,303 | 35.26% |
| 1850 | 12,204 | 3,782 | 44.91% |
| 1840 | 8,422 | 5,230 | 163.85% |
| 1830 | 3,192 | 1,196 | 59.92% |
| 1820 | 1,996 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
2.00%
County Website
State
Founded
April 1, 1820
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
52,464
Growth Since 2010
17.03%
Union County, Ohio Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,608 | 91.01% |
| Asian | 2,269 | 4.00% |
| Black or African American | 1,470 | 2.59% |
| Two or More Races | 830 | 1.46% |
| Some Other Race | 287 | 0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 195 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.08% |
Union County, Ohio Population by Race
Union County, Ohio Population Pyramid $2021
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Union County, Ohio Population by Age
Union County, Ohio Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,212 | 2.65 | 78.5 |
| Married | 12,424 | 3.13 | 90.2 |
| Non Family | 5,068 | 1.31 | 63.6 |
| Female | 1,470 | 2.84 | 47.7 |
| Male | 1,250 | 3.08 | 58 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Union County, Ohio Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 563 | 1.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,947 | 5.09% |
| High School Graduate | 12,243 | 32.03% |
| Some College | 7,294 | 19.08% |
| Associates Degree | 2,595 | 6.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,807 | 23.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,772 | 12.49% |
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Union County, Ohio Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Union County, Ohio Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,379 | 32,207 | 11,450 |
| Asian | 1,586 | 1,558 | 1,380 |
| Black | 1,132 | 938 | 242 |
| Hispanic | 552 | 478 | 225 |
| 2+ Races | 361 | 345 | 171 |
| Other Race | 138 | 125 | 64 |
| Native American | 124 | 98 | 47 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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 100.00%.
Union County, Ohio Educational Attainment by Race
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$51,055
Average Earnings
$64,208
Average Male
$37,698
Average Female
Union County, Ohio Earnings by Educational Attainment
Union County, Ohio Language by Age
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Union County, Ohio Language
94.12% of Union County, Ohio residents speak only English, while 5.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.85% of the population.
Union County, Ohio Language
Union County, Ohio Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48,169 | 2,699 | 5.60% |
| Black | 843 | 174 | 20.64% |
| Other | 287 | 127 | 44.25% |
| Multiple | 744 | 105 | 14.11% |
| Native | 190 | 23 | 12.11% |
| Hispanic | 905 | 15 | 1.66% |
5.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.80%
Male Poverty Rate
7.02%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Union County, Ohio
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union County, Ohio is Other, with 44.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union County, Ohio is Hispanic, with 1.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.61%.
Union County, Ohio Poverty
Union County, Ohio Poverty Rate by Education
Union County, Ohio Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Union County, Ohio Married by Age and Sex
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Union County, Ohio 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 45-54.
Union County, Ohio Marital Status by Race
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Union County, Ohio Marital Status
Union County, Ohio Veterans by War
Union County, Ohio Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,775 | 7.12% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 10.09% |
| Islander | 18 | 62.07% |
| Native American | 16 | 11.11% |
| Black | 9 | 0.70% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.50% |
Union County, Ohio Veterans by Race
Union County, Ohio Veterans by Education
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8.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
Union County, Ohio Veterans by Education
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66.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Union County, Ohio Employment by Age
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Union County, Ohio Employment by Race
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Union County, Ohio Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.60%
Native Born
4.40%
Foreign Born
2.20%
Non Citizen
2.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.60% of Union County, Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 77.59% having been born in Ohio. 2.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Union County, Ohio Place of Birth
- 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