Union County, Illinois
Union County is home to 16,997 people. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Illinois rate (11.8%). The median household income is $55,728.
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| Measure | Value | Illinois | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,997 | 12,694,798 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $55,728 | $83,390 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 20.2% | 11.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 26.2% | 15.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.4% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 37.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $131,700 | $263,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $648 | $1,274 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 48.1% | 47.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.0% | 14.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.3 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Alexander County
- Jackson County
- Johnson County
- Pulaski County
- Williamson County
- Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
- Perry County, Missouri
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.