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Union County

Pennsylvania · 44,947 residents · 315.955 sq mi
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Union County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,474. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $143,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
44,947
+8%since 2000
from 41,624 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K38K41K43K46K1990201020202024Union County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,474
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,336 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,612
+21%since 2000
from $17,918 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(36,455)
Black6.3%(2,640)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,622)
Asian1%(427)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.1%(10,883)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(38,311)
Black6.8%(3,048)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,346)
Asian1.2%(520)
Other1.4%(645)
Diversity Score32.9%(14,793)
Diversity Score
33
+26%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, Pennsylvania?

Union County, Pennsylvania has about 44,947 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union County, Pennsylvania earns about $45,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Union County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $143,200, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, Pennsylvania?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Union County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union County, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% of people in Union County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Union County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,771 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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