Union County, North Carolina
Union County is home to 250,958 people. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $102,900.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 250,958 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $102,900 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 7.7% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 10.6% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $417,300 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,496 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 43.2% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 12.2% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.2 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Anson County
- Cabarrus County
- Mecklenburg County
- Stanly County
- Chesterfield County, South Carolina
- Lancaster County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.