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Union County

Georgia · 27,859 residents (2025 est.) · 322.083 sq mi
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Union County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,176. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $307,400. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,304
+52%since 2000
from 17,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
+27%since 2009
from 64 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
55.9
+25%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27,859 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K15K19K23K28K1990201020202024Union County
202426K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(931)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(1,220)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.9%(1,019)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(1,261)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(1,002)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.5%(2,240)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.8%(2,314)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(2,813)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.2%(4,517)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.3%(5,352)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.9%(2,603)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.9%(1,032)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,176
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,893 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,194
+119%since 2000
from $18,845 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+4%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,400
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−4%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Union County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(16,837)
Black0.5%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(153)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(24,334)
Black0.7%(181)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,000)
Asian0.4%(93)
Other2.6%(696)
Diversity Score
18
+68%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
24
−34%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(469)
Puerto Rican0.9%(231)
Guatemalan0.5%(134)
Cuban0.4%(99)
Salvadoran0.2%(41)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(52)
Filipino0.2%(41)
Ancestry
English21%(5,527)
German14.2%(3,736)
Irish13.2%(3,464)
American9.1%(2,392)
Scotch-Irish6%(1,588)
Scottish4.9%(1,295)
Dutch3.1%(821)
Italian2.6%(683)
French2%(539)
Greek1.8%(470)
Polish0.8%(220)
Swedish0.8%(217)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.8%(209)
Norwegian0.8%(201)
British0.5%(131)
Russian0.5%(129)
Danish0.4%(114)
Portuguese0.3%(84)
Hungarian0.3%(74)
Belgian0.2%(64)
Arab0.2%(56)
Czech0.2%(55)
Austrian0.2%(52)
Ukrainian0.2%(45)
Lebanese0.2%(44)
Croatian0.2%(44)
Swiss0.1%(34)
Lithuanian0.1%(32)
Slovene0.1%(18)
Slovak0.1%(17)
Canadian0.1%(15)
Finnish0.1%(15)
Syrian0%(12)
Armenian0%(12)
Serbian0%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.5%(1,987)
Married68.7%(7,815)
Widowed3.8%(427)
Divorced10.1%(1,148)
Women 15+
Never married13.9%(1,631)
Married61.8%(7,269)
Widowed10.7%(1,261)
Divorced13.6%(1,596)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, Georgia?

Union County, Georgia has about 26,304 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union County, Georgia earns about $66,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union County, Georgia expensive?

In Union County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $307,400, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, Georgia?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Union County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union County, Georgia?

About 10.9% of people in Union County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Union County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,311 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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