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Union

South Carolina · 8,393 residents · 7.993 sq mi
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Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,425. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $81,600. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
8,393
−5%since 2000
from 8,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,050 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+2%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Union
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,425
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,110 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,046
+12%since 2000
from $16,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+35%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(4,933)
Black41.9%(3,686)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(60)
Asian0.4%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(5,499)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50%(4,200)
Black46.8%(3,924)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(99)
Asian0.4%(36)
Other0.5%(39)
Diversity Score65%(5,455)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, South Carolina?

Union, South Carolina has about 8,393 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, South Carolina?

The typical household in Union, South Carolina earns about $26,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, South Carolina expensive?

In Union, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $81,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Union, South Carolina?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Union, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, South Carolina?

About 23.8% of people in Union, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Union, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,481 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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