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Union

Kentucky · 7,416 residents · 3.598 sq mi
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Union is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,630. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,523 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $279,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. Households here earn about 137% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,416
+156%since 2000
from 2,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,061 / sq mi
+156%since 2000
from 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+17%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3372K4K6K8K1990201020202024Union
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,630
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,454 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,709
+55%since 2000
from $27,626 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,774
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,167 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,769)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian1.9%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(6,258)
Black2.3%(172)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(272)
Asian5.7%(426)
Other3.1%(230)
Diversity Score33.8%(2,507)
Diversity Score
34
+318%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Kentucky?

Union, Kentucky has about 7,416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Kentucky?

The typical household in Union, Kentucky earns about $123,630 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 $279,400, and the typical rent is about $1,774 a month.

How educated are people in Union, Kentucky?

About 51.4% 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 0.8% 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 6,415 residents, a change of about 641 percent over that period.

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

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