County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Union County
- What is the median household income in Union County?
- The median household income in Union County is $72,894 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Union County?
- The poverty rate in Union County is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Union County?
- $222,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Union County?
- The median gross rent in Union County is $944 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Union County residents have a college degree?
- 26.4% of adults in Union County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
42,570
Median Income
$72,894
Median Home Value
$222,900
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.3%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,495 (+22.7%)
Home Value:
+$33,400 (+17.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.2 pp (-38.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.4 pp (+1.5%)
Unemployment:
-1.4 pp (-37.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
42,570
Median Age
40.0
Female
46.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 86.1%
Black 6.0%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Other 0.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.4%
Indian
0.3%
Korean
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.1%
Mexican
0.6%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$72,894
±$5,156
-$3,187 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$106,135
Median Family Income
$95,927
Poverty Rate
5.2%
-2.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
7.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
32.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
3.5%
$15–25k
7.0%
$25–35k
8.5%
$35–50k
12.8%
$50–75k
16.0%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
19.5%
$150–200k
8.5%
$200k+
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
16,158
Owner-Occupied
71.4%
Renter-Occupied
28.6%
Vacancy Rate
11.5%
Median Home Value
$222,900
-$17,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$944
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.8%
$50–100k
5.2%
$100–200k
12.5%
$200–300k
29.5%
$300–500k
21.0%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
$1M+
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.3%
$500–1k
48.5%
$1–1.5k
30.0%
$1.5–2k
8.8%
$2–2.5k
3.3%
$2.5–3.5k
1.3%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.8%
1 vehicle
31.2%
2 vehicles
36.3%
3+
22.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.0%
Single-fam. att.
5.7%
2–4 units
3.9%
5–19 units
4.3%
20+ units
3.2%
Mobile home
8.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
23.6%
1940–1969
6.0%
1970–1999
14.6%
2000–2009
8.8%
2010+
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
26.4%
-8.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
12.0%
Some College / Associate
11.1%
Less Than High School
4.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
-2.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.5%
Self-Employed
6.8%
Government Workers
12.0%
Private For-Profit
80.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
38.8%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Retail
10.1%
Arts/Entmt.
7.8%
Prof. Services
5.9%
Construction
5.4%
Public Admin
3.9%
Transportation
3.8%
Finance
2.6%
Agriculture
2.2%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
42.9%
Sales
18.6%
Food Prep
17.6%
Production
12.6%
Construction
8.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.0 min
Drove Alone
72.0%
Carpool
7.5%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
7.5%
Walked
9.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
14,301
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
56.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.3%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
9.6%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
12.0%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
10.5%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 17.5%
Working age (18–64): 82.5%
65 and over: 19.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.7%
Naturalized Citizen
28.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
45.6%
Asia
36.0%
Europe
11.0%
Africa
2.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.4%
With a Disability
13.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.1%
Uninsured
9.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.6%
Has a Computer
86.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
79.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Union County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Union County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland County | 182 | 296 |
| Other flows - South | 129 | 220 |
| Snyder County | 104 | 175 |
| Other flows - Northeast | 67 | 111 |
| Lycoming County | 58 | 97 |
| Other flows - West | 48 | 79 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 39 | 62 |
| Centre County | 23 | 34 |
| Montour County | 22 | 29 |
| Columbia County | 20 | 27 |