Union County, South Carolina Population 2022
Union County, South Carolina's estimated population is 27,292 with a growth rate of -0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County, South Carolina is the 35th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 28,930 and has seen a growth of -5.66% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 7,693 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 10,237 | 2,544 | 33.07% |
| 1810 | 10,995 | 758 | 7.40% |
| 1820 | 14,126 | 3,131 | 28.48% |
| 1830 | 17,906 | 3,780 | 26.76% |
| 1840 | 18,936 | 1,030 | 5.75% |
| 1850 | 19,852 | 916 | 4.84% |
| 1860 | 19,635 | -217 | -1.09% |
| 1870 | 19,248 | -387 | -1.97% |
| 1880 | 24,080 | 4,832 | 25.10% |
| 1890 | 25,363 | 1,283 | 5.33% |
| 1900 | 25,501 | 138 | 0.54% |
| 1910 | 29,911 | 4,410 | 17.29% |
| 1920 | 30,372 | 461 | 1.54% |
| 1930 | 30,920 | 548 | 1.80% |
| 1940 | 31,360 | 440 | 1.42% |
| 1950 | 31,334 | -26 | -0.08% |
| 1960 | 30,015 | -1,319 | -4.21% |
| 1970 | 29,230 | -785 | -2.62% |
| 1980 | 30,751 | 1,521 | 5.20% |
| 1990 | 30,337 | -414 | -1.35% |
| 2010 | 28,930 | -1,407 | -4.64% |
| 2011 | 28,670 | -260 | -0.90% |
| 2012 | 28,206 | -464 | -1.62% |
| 2013 | 28,004 | -202 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 27,923 | -81 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 27,743 | -180 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 27,666 | -77 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 27,400 | -266 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 27,324 | -76 | -0.28% |
| 2019 | 27,316 | -8 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 27,308 | -8 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 27,300 | -8 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 27,292 | -8 | -0.03% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,782 | 65.08% |
| Black or African American | 8,262 | 30.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 38 | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1,233 | 4.51% |
Union County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,707 | 2.29 | 66.8 |
| Married | 5,225 | 2.91 | 82.5 |
| Male | 737 | 2.62 | 47.5 |
| Female | 1,768 | 3.05 | 42.8 |
| Non Family | 3,977 | 1.08 | 60.5 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 853 | 4.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,225 | 11.43% |
| High School Graduate | 7,797 | 40.04% |
| Some College | 3,958 | 20.32% |
| Associates Degree | 2,016 | 10.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,895 | 9.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 730 | 3.75% |
Union County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 397 | 296 | 71 |
| White | 13,030 | 11,215 | 2,054 |
| Black | 5,881 | 4,771 | 497 |
| Hispanic | 247 | 162 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | |
| Other Race | 23 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 60.00%.
$30,909
Average Earnings
$40,900
Average Male
$24,123
Average Female
Union County, South Carolina Language by Age
Union County, South Carolina Language
98.93% of Union County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 1.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.96% of the population.
Union County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 1,209 | 482 | 39.87% |
| Native | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
| Black | 8,102 | 1,670 | 20.61% |
| White | 17,290 | 3,167 | 18.32% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 440 | 88 | 20.00% |
19.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.32%
Male Poverty Rate
21.24%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Union County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union County, South Carolina is Multiple, with 39.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union County, South Carolina is Hispanic, with 20.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.43%.
Union County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Union County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Union County, South Carolina 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 55-64.
Union County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,253 | 8.75% |
| Black | 509 | 7.69% |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 26.50% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 17.51% |
Union County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
10.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
83.00%
Born in Union County, South Carolina
99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
0.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.14% of Union County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 83.00% having been born in South Carolina. 0.36% 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