Union County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,456 | — | #1,158 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,404 | +1.7% | #754 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,813 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $240,100 | -14.8% | #984 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $974 | -16.3% | #1,081 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | -28.9% | #565 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 42,456, making it the #1,158 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $76,404, ranking #754 out of 3,222 counties — 1.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.0% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.
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The median home value in Union County is $240,100 (-14.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $974/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.3%.
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89.6% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Union County, Pennsylvania
Union County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 42,456, making it the 1,158th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $76,404, which ranks #754 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.
The median home value in Union County is $240,100, 14.8% below the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $974 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union County, 26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.0 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%).
All data for Union County, Pennsylvania 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.