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Union

Washington · 631 residents · 1.624 sq mi
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Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,938. Population has grown 20% since 2011. Median home value is $232,000. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
631
+20%vs 2011
vs 527 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
389 / sq mi
+20%vs 2011
vs 325 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
55.5
−4%vs 2011
vs 57.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
231354478601724201020202024Union
2024457
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,938
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $47,115 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,786
−18%vs 2011
vs $22,785 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+27%vs 2011
vs 0.342 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $275,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−46.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.2% in 2011
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
40.7%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+11%vs 2011
vs 5.8 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(507)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(48)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(554)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(16)
Asian1.3%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(68)
Diversity Score
11
+19%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+50%vs 2011
vs 20.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.4%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.3% in 2011
Female
39.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Washington?

Union, Washington has about 631 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Washington?

The typical household in Union, Washington earns about $35,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, Washington expensive?

In Union, Washington, the median home is worth about $232,000.

How educated are people in Union, Washington?

About 35.8% 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 28.9% of people in Union, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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