U.S. County · Profile

Union County

17.2KTotal Population
37Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+36.56%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Union County has a population of 17,183 as of 2023. It is located in South Dakota.

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):4.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White91.0%15,637
Two or More Races4.6%790
Hispanic or Latino4.1%705
Asian1.7%292
American Indian/Alaska Native1.2%206
Some Other Race1.0%172
Black or African American0.4%69
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%17

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
$82,036
10.0% above national average
Per Capita Income
$47,193
23.1% above national average
Poverty Rate
8.2%
28.7% below national average
Median Age
40.1 years

Income & Poverty

$82,036Median Household Income
$47,193Per Capita Income
8.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$82,036$113,111
Families$100,727$135,336
Married-couple Families$100,727$112,814
Nonfamily Households$48,448$52,324

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, South Dakota.

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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