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Union

Iowa · 399 residents · 0.571 sq mi
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Union has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,800. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
399
−7%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+13%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3604144675205741990201020202024Union
2024378
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,313
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,261
+79%since 2000
from $16,370 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−13%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(420)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(368)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(14)
Asian1%(4)
Other3.4%(14)
Diversity Score20.2%(81)
Diversity Score
20
+764%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Iowa?

Union, Iowa has about 399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Iowa?

The typical household in Union, Iowa earns about $55,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, Iowa expensive?

In Union, Iowa, the median home is worth about $62,800, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Union, Iowa?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Union, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, Iowa?

About 12.4% of people in Union, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Union, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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