Union County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21225 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,260 | — | #2,271 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,327 | -19.7% | #2,056 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,371 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $104,500 | -62.9% | #2,927 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | -32.1% | #2,175 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | +46.3% | #2,513 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 13,260, making it the #2,271 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $60,327, ranking #2,056 out of 3,222 counties — 19.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.4% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Union County is $104,500 (-62.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $790/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.2%.
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94.2% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Union County, Kentucky
Union County, Kentucky has a total population of 13,260, making it the 2,271st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $60,327, which ranks #2,056 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Union County is $104,500, 62.9% below the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $790 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union County, 13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Union County, Kentucky 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.