Union County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18161 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,985 | — | #2,738 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,424 | +1.7% | #753 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.9 years | +12.9% | #961 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,500 | -38.5% | #1,731 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $760 | -34.7% | #2,411 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.8% | #457 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 6,985, making it the #2,738 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $76,424, ranking #753 out of 3,222 counties — 1.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Union County is $173,500 (-38.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $760/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.8%.
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93.2% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Union County, Indiana
Union County, Indiana has a total population of 6,985, making it the 2,738th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $76,424, which ranks #753 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Union County is $173,500, 38.5% below the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $760 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
All data for Union County, Indiana 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.