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Union

Washington · 457 residents · 1.624 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2023. Median home value is $375,400. With a median age of 71.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 71.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
+63%since 2023
from 281 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
281 / sq mi
+63%since 2023
from 173 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
71.7
+9%since 2023
from 65.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
231354478601724201020202024Union
2024457
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(26)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.4%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440.2%(1)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540.2%(1)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.8%(95)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7449%(224)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8423.6%(108)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$56,997
+13%since 2023
from $50,232 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−2%since 2023
from 0.393 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,400
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $667,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(457)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German49.7%(227)
English24.5%(112)
Scottish23.4%(107)
Swedish16.8%(77)
Norwegian5%(23)
Polish5%(23)
Irish4.6%(21)
Ukrainian4.4%(20)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
16.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
70.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
55.7%
+36.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
Female
49.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married81.3%(165)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced18.7%(38)
Women 15+
Never married0.9%(2)
Married90.4%(206)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.8%(20)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Washington?

Union, Washington has about 457 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Union, Washington expensive?

In Union, Washington, the median home is worth about $375,400.

How educated are people in Union, Washington?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Union, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, Washington?

About 0.0% of people in Union, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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