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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Union

Kentucky · 2,893 residents · 3.598 sq mi
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Union is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,454. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,892 residents. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $188,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 154% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,893
+189%since 1990
from 1,001 in 1990
1990 – 2025
804 / sq mi
+189%since 1990
from 278 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+2%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3372K4K6K8K1990201020202024Union
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$85,454
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,484 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,626
+84%since 1990
from $15,001 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.4%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$188,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,167
+91%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $463 in 1990
US average: $602
95.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.5% in 1990
4.8% rent
2.2
+7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(986)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score3.7%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,769)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian1.9%(55)
Diversity Score8.1%(234)
8
+119%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.1%
+24.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.6%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.7%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Kentucky?

Union, Kentucky has about 2,893 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Union, Kentucky?

The typical household in Union, Kentucky earns about $85,454 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, Kentucky expensive?

In Union, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $188,200, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Union, Kentucky?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in Union, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, Kentucky?

About 1.4% of people in Union, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Union, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,892 residents, a change of about 189 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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