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Union County

Indiana · 7,516 residents · 161.19 sq mi
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Union County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,257. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,516
+2%since 2000
from 7,349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Union County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,257
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,672 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,243
−2%since 2000
from $19,549 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(7,237)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(22)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(133)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(7,280)
Black0.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(82)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other1.3%(95)
Diversity Score7.5%(561)
Diversity Score
7
+312%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, Indiana?

Union County, Indiana has about 7,516 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union County, Indiana earns about $43,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union County, Indiana expensive?

In Union County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $112,600, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, Indiana?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Union County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union County, Indiana?

About 11.9% of people in Union County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Union County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 540 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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