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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Union County

Florida · 13,442 residents · 243.555 sq mi
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Union County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,563. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,442
+31%since 1990
from 10,252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
55 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 42 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+13%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K13K15K17K1990201020202024Union County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,563
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,831 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,333
+28%since 1990
from $9,648 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$345
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
25.4% rent
1.6
−19%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(7,743)
Black23.2%(2,379)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(289)
Asian0.4%(46)
Diversity Score51.1%(5,237)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(9,659)
Black22.6%(3,038)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(477)
Asian0.2%(33)
Diversity Score51.4%(6,904)
51
+1%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.5%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+11%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, Florida?

Union County, Florida has about 13,442 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Union County, Florida?

The typical household in Union County, Florida earns about $34,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union County, Florida expensive?

In Union County, Florida, the median home is worth about $56,000, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, Florida?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Union County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union County, Florida?

About 14.0% of people in Union County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Union County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,190 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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