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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Union County

Tennessee · 17,808 residents · 223.583 sq mi
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Union County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,335. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% 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

17,808
+30%since 1990
from 13,694 in 1990
1990 – 2025
80 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 61 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+10%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,335
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,595 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,375
+60%since 1990
from $8,351 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$388
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
81.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
19.0% rent
2.4
+3%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(13,644)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(86)
Asian0.2%(22)
Diversity Score2.4%(335)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(17,426)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(140)
Asian0.1%(25)
Diversity Score2.6%(459)
3
+5%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.3%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 45.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
−20%since 1990
from 30.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, Tennessee?

Union County, Tennessee has about 17,808 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Union County, Tennessee earns about $27,335 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union County, Tennessee expensive?

In Union County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, Tennessee?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Union County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union County, Tennessee?

About 19.6% of people in Union County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Union County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,114 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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