Regional Profile
Union County
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Union County is 37,090. The population is expected to shrink to 35,855 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.68%.
The median age of Union County residents is 42.
The diversity index of Union County is 59.1, meaning that there is a 59% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Union County is $83,864 and projected to be $93,852 in 2031. Per capita income is $35,516, projected to be $40,050 in 2031. 3.36% of households – 1,248 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $897,084 and the average disposable income is $64,855.
There are 18,368 housing units in Union County; 11,276 are owner-occupied, 4,346 are rented, and 2,746 are vacant. The average home value is $228,663, with 2,013 homes built in 2010 or later, and 706 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 1,665 businesses in Union County, employing 19,952 workers and pulling from a labor force of 15,832 age 16 and above. 838 workers commute into Union County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
14,365 residents both live and work in/around Union County. The average travel time is 20.1 minutes. 4.75% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.53% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 13,397 drive alone, 1,102 carpool, and 17 take public transportation. 228 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,088 residents work from home.
10,080 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,679 have associates degrees, 3,543 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,916 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-30