Union County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17181 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,997 | — | #2,036 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,728 | -25.8% | #2,423 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | +13.9% | #865 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $131,700 | -53.3% | #2,494 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $648 | -44.3% | #2,942 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | +60.5% | #2,692 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 16,997, making it the #2,036 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $55,728, ranking #2,423 out of 3,222 counties — 25.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.2% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Union County is $131,700 (-53.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $648/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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93.6% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Union County, Illinois
Union County, Illinois has a total population of 16,997, making it the 2,036th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $55,728, which ranks #2,423 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Union County is $131,700, 53.3% below the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $648 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Union County, Illinois 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.