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 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,661 | -12.6% | #1,573 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,129 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $294,600 | +4.5% | #656 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $982 | -15.6% | #1,057 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | +27.4% | #2,136 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.1% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
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.