Union County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19175 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,993 | — | #2,352 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,772 | -23.1% | #2,280 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,951 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,000 | -56.7% | #2,629 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $721 | -38.0% | #2,633 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.8% | #1,375 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 11,993, making it the #2,352 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $57,772, ranking #2,280 out of 3,222 counties — 23.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Union County is $122,000 (-56.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $721/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.1%.
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91.7% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% below the national rate.
About Union County, Iowa
Union County, Iowa has a total population of 11,993, making it the 2,352nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $57,772, which ranks #2,280 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Union County is $122,000, 56.7% below the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $721 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.9 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Union County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.