Union County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47173 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,431 | — | #1,857 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,727 | -16.5% | #1,828 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,305 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $204,000 | -27.6% | #1,363 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | -27.2% | #1,773 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.5% | #1,706 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 20,431, making it the #1,857 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $62,727, ranking #1,828 out of 3,222 counties — 16.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Union County is $204,000 (-27.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $847/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.2%.
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91.9% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Union County, Tennessee
Union County, Tennessee has a total population of 20,431, making it the 1,857th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $62,727, which ranks #1,828 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Union County is $204,000, 27.6% below the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $847 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union County, 14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.8 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%).
All data for Union County, Tennessee 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.