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Union County

Georgia · 24,632 residents · 322.083 sq mi
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Union County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,703. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,000. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,632
+42%since 2000
from 17,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.9
+25%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K15K19K23K28K1990201020202024Union County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,703
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,885
+64%since 2000
from $18,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+20%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(16,837)
Black0.5%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(153)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(716)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(22,646)
Black0.5%(126)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(816)
Asian0.4%(100)
Other1.8%(431)
Diversity Score14.6%(3,600)
Segregation Score36%(8,860)
Diversity Score
15
+253%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, Georgia?

Union County, Georgia has about 24,632 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union County, Georgia earns about $49,703 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 $199,000, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, Georgia?

About 22.7% 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 15.8% 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 12,639 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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

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