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Union

Ohio · 6,419 residents · 8.3 sq mi
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Union is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,222. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $108,100. Households here earn about 27% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,419
+15%since 2000
from 5,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
773 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+13%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Union
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,222
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,471 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,773
+12%since 2000
from $21,260 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,022
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,358)
Black0.9%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(66)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(339)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(5,914)
Black3.6%(230)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(105)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other1.7%(107)
Diversity Score18%(1,156)
Diversity Score
18
+196%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+84%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Ohio?

Union, Ohio has about 6,419 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Ohio?

The typical household in Union, Ohio earns about $60,222 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 $108,100, and the typical rent is about $1,022 a month.

How educated are people in Union, Ohio?

About 18.0% 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 8.0% 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 918 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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