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Union

Oregon · 2,121 residents · 2.489 sq mi
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Union has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,200. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,121
+10%since 2000
from 1,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
852 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+7%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Union
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,734
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,529 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,189
+33%since 2000
from $14,406 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+2%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,845)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(25)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(86)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,988)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(49)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other3.9%(84)
Diversity Score15.4%(327)
Diversity Score
15
+246%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+97%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Oregon?

Union, Oregon has about 2,121 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Oregon?

The typical household in Union, Oregon earns about $42,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, Oregon expensive?

In Union, Oregon, the median home is worth about $118,200, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Union, Oregon?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Union, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, Oregon?

About 15.6% of people in Union, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Union, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 234 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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