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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Union

Ohio · 5,574 residents · 8.3 sq mi
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Union is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,471. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $90,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,574
+1%since 1990
from 5,501 in 1990
1990 – 2025
672 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 663 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
+16%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Union
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,471
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,359 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,260
+70%since 1990
from $12,524 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$643
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $470 in 1990
US average: $602
85.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
14.2% rent
1.8
+9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(5,391)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(40)
Asian0.7%(41)
Diversity Score6.7%(366)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,358)
Black0.9%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(66)
Asian0.4%(20)
Diversity Score6.1%(339)
6
−9%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−37%since 1990
from 22.6 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, Ohio?

Union, Ohio has about 5,574 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Union, Ohio?

The typical household in Union, Ohio earns about $50,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, Ohio expensive?

In Union, Ohio, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Union, Ohio?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Union, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, Ohio?

About 3.7% of people in Union, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Union, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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