Union County, South Carolina
Union County is home to 26,885 people. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the South Carolina rate (14.1%). The median household income is $41,621.
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| Measure | Value | South Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,885 | 5,296,225 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $41,621 | $69,324 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 22.6% | 14.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 36.1% | 19.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.5% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 32.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $103,600 | $259,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $804 | $1,180 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 52.5% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.5% | 5.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.5 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Cherokee County
- Chester County
- Fairfield County
- Laurens County
- Newberry County
- Spartanburg County
- York County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.