Union County, Oregon

OR · FIPS 41061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 26,144 #1,609 / 3,222
50th
Median Household Income $65,661 -12.6% #1,573 / 3,222
51th
Median Age 40.0 years +2.8% #2,129 / 3,222
34th
Median Home Value $294,600 +4.5% #656 / 3,222
80th
Median Gross Rent $982 -15.6% #1,057 / 3,222
67th
Poverty Rate 16.1% +27.4% #2,136 / 3,222
34th

Demographics

Union County has a population of 26,144, making it the #1,609 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.0%
Native Born
4.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Union County is $65,661, ranking #1,573 out of 3,222 counties — 12.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.1% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.

Median Household Income
$65,661 −12.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,573 of 3,222
51th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,171 −9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,227 of 3,222
62th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.1% +27.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,136 of 3,222
34th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.7% +8.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,404 of 3,222
25th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.1% −22.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,102 of 3,222
66th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.1 min −34.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,998 of 3,222
7th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Union County is $294,600 (+4.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $982/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.5%.

Median Home Value
$294,600 +4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #656 of 3,222
80th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$982 −15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,057 of 3,222
67th percentile
Homeownership Rate
65.5% +1.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,700 of 3,222
16th percentile
65.5% Homeownership

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Health

93.1% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.

93.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1% +1.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,376 of 3,222
57th percentile

About Union County, Oregon

Union County, Oregon has a total population of 26,144, making it the 1,609th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Union County is $65,661, which ranks #1,573 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.

The median home value in Union County is $294,600, 4.5% above the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $982 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Union County, 26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.1 min.

Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).

All data for Union County, Oregon 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.