Union County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,885 | — | #1,584 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,621 | -44.6% | #3,046 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.5 years | +14.4% | #834 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $103,600 | -63.2% | #2,942 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $804 | -30.9% | #2,069 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% | +79.6% | #2,879 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 26,885, making it the #1,584 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $41,621, ranking #3,046 out of 3,222 counties — 44.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.6% and unemployment stands at 7.9%.
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The median home value in Union County is $103,600 (-63.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $804/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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89.5% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Union County, South Carolina
Union County, South Carolina has a total population of 26,885, making it the 1,584th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $41,621, which ranks #3,046 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9%.
The median home value in Union County is $103,600, 63.2% below the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $804 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union County, 15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.4 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.5%) and Two or More Races (5.6%).
All data for Union County, South 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.