Union County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37179 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 250,958 | — | #286 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $102,900 | +36.9% | #146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.2 years | +0.8% | #2,341 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $417,300 | +48.0% | #255 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,496 | +28.6% | #247 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | -39.0% | #315 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 250,958, making it the #286 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $102,900, ranking #146 out of 3,222 counties — 36.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Union County is $417,300 (+48.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,496/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.6%.
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92.3% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Union County, North Carolina
Union County, North Carolina has a total population of 250,958, making it the 286th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $102,900, which ranks #146 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Union County is $417,300, 48.0% above the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $1,496 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union County, 40.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.6 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.9%).
All data for Union County, North Carolina 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.