Union County, Oregon's estimated 2024 population is 25,723 with a growth rate of -0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County, Oregon is the 24th largest county in Oregon. The 2010 population was 25,725 and has seen a growth of -0.01% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,618 | -221 | -0.89% |
| 2028 | 24,839 | -221 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 25,060 | -221 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 25,281 | -221 | -0.87% |
| 2025 | 25,502 | -221 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 25,723 | -221 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 25,944 | -221 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 26,165 | -123 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 26,288 | 115 | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 26,173 | -560 | -2.09% |
| 2019 | 26,733 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 26,733 | 323 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 26,410 | 328 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 26,082 | 362 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 25,720 | 75 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 25,645 | 114 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 25,531 | -270 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 25,801 | -105 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 25,906 | 181 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 25,725 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 23,598 | -323 | -1.35% |
| 1980 | 23,921 | 4,544 | 23.45% |
| 1970 | 19,377 | 1,197 | 6.58% |
| 1960 | 18,180 | 218 | 1.21% |
| 1950 | 17,962 | 563 | 3.24% |
| 1940 | 17,399 | -93 | -0.53% |
| 1930 | 17,492 | 856 | 5.15% |
| 1920 | 16,636 | 445 | 2.75% |
| 1910 | 16,191 | 121 | 0.75% |
| 1900 | 16,070 | 4,026 | 33.43% |
| 1890 | 12,044 | 5,394 | 81.11% |
| 1880 | 6,650 | 4,098 | 160.58% |
| 1870 | 2,552 | -22,066 | -89.63% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,701 | 90.17% |
| Two or more races | 1,067 | 4.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 369 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 363 | 1.38% |
| Other race | 296 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 257 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 233 | 0.89% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,700 | 2.39 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Married | 5,285 | 2.99 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 3,816 | 1.3 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Female | 1,078 | 3.06 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 521 | 2.92 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
66.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 938 | 5.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,472 | 8.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,916 | 16.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,278 | 7.26% |
| High School Graduate | 5,842 | 33.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 332 | 1.89% |
| Some College | 4,818 | 27.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,813 | 14,784 | 3,862 |
| Hispanic | 633 | 552 | 105 |
| 2+ Races | 589 | 575 | 118 |
| Islander | 243 | 232 | 38 |
| Asian | 213 | 196 | 48 |
| Native American | 164 | 115 | 6 |
| Other Race | 142 | 129 | 55 |
| Black | 101 | 20 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 38.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,899 | $56,786 | $48,484 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,438 | $88,348 | $54,265 |
| High School Graduate | $35,984 | $43,359 | $25,822 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,004 | $46,534 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,928 | $50,130 | $31,325 |
| Some College | $39,583 | $49,308 | $26,884 |
$41,928
Average Earnings
$50,130
Average Male
$31,325
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.07% of Union County, Oregon residents speak only English, while 4.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,559 | 3,169 | 14.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,310 | 311 | 23.74% |
| Black | 249 | 170 | 68.27% |
| Multiple | 1,048 | 165 | 15.74% |
| Asian | 356 | 66 | 18.54% |
| Native | 227 | 56 | 24.67% |
| Other | 294 | 40 | 13.61% |
| Islander | 365 | 35 | 9.59% |
15.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.65%
Male Poverty Rate
19.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union County, Oregon is Black, with 68.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union County, Oregon is Islander, with 9.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.81% |
| Some College | 12.79% |
| High School | 12.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.11% |
| Female Employed | 12.41% |
| Male Employed | 6.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,561 | $90,691 |
| Households | $61,946 | $77,054 |
| Married Families | $88,161 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,048 | $47,563 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,704
Number of Veterans
1,530
Male Veterans
174
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 693 |
| Second Gulf War | 426 |
| First Gulf War | 317 |
| Korea | 99 |
| World War II | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 509 |
| 75+ | 495 |
| 35 to 54 | 338 |
| 55 to 64 | 228 |
| 18 to 34 | 134 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,573 | 8.45% |
| Islander | 55 | 20.75% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 6.71% |
| Native American | 27 | 15.17% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.21% |
| Black | 1 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.24%
Born in Union County, Oregon
97.08%
Native Born
2.92%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
1.24%
Naturalized
97.08% of Union County, Oregon residents were born in the United States, with 57.24% having been born in Oregon. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.