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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Union County

South Carolina · 29,881 residents · 513.585 sq mi
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Union County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,441. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,881
−2%since 1990
from 30,337 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.6
+9%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024Union County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,441
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,526 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,877
+64%since 1990
from $9,669 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.3%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$373
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(21,158)
Black30%(9,104)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(55)
Asian0.2%(52)
Diversity Score53.2%(16,140)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(20,155)
Black30.9%(9,247)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(199)
Asian0.2%(53)
Diversity Score55.1%(16,463)
Diversity Score
55
+4%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+3%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Union County to nearby counties

UNION COUNTY VS
Cherokee County
Income$50,288+60%
Home value$142,000+151%
Population58,275+117%
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UNION COUNTY VS
Chester County
Income$52,458+67%
Home value$158,300+180%
Population33,001+23%
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UNION COUNTY VS
Laurens County
Income$57,623+83%
Home value$170,600+201%
Population71,848+168%
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UNION COUNTY VS
Spartanburg County
Income$66,234+111%
Home value$233,300+312%
Population380,857+1321%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, South Carolina?

Union County, South Carolina has about 29,881 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Union County, South Carolina?

The typical household in Union County, South Carolina earns about $31,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union County, South Carolina expensive?

In Union County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $56,600, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, South Carolina?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Union County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union County, South Carolina?

About 14.3% of people in Union County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Union County, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 456 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 303Census Tract 307Census Tract 308Census Tract 304.02Census Tract 304.01Census Tract 309Census Tract 302Census Tract 301Census Tract 305Census Tract 306
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 29379ZIP 29353ZIP 29321ZIP 29364
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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