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Union

Ohio · 6,859 residents · 8.3 sq mi
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Union has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,657. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,859
+23%since 2000
from 5,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+15%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Union
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,657
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,471 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,575
+44%since 2000
from $21,260 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(5,931)
Black5%(346)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(159)
Asian0.9%(61)
Other1.3%(90)
Diversity Score23.2%(1,592)
Diversity Score
23
+282%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Ohio?

Union, Ohio has about 6,859 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Ohio?

The typical household in Union, Ohio earns about $63,657 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 $105,200, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Union, Ohio?

About 20.7% 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 7.0% 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 1,358 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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