U.S. County · Profile

Union County

256.5KTotal Population
401Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+107.09%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Union County has a population of 256,452 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Union County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):11.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White74.1%190,031
Hispanic or Latino11.8%30,261
Black or African American11.4%29,236
Two or More Races5.6%14,361
Some Other Race4.7%12,053
Asian3.8%9,745
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%1,026
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Union County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$95,533
28.1% above national average
Per Capita Income
$43,957
14.7% above national average
Poverty Rate
6.8%
40.9% below national average
Median Age
38.9 years

Income & Poverty

$95,533Median Household Income
$43,957Per Capita Income
6.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$95,533$129,144
Families$111,518$143,992
Married-couple Families$111,518$124,900
Nonfamily Households$46,362$50,071

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Union County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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