Union County's estimated 2026 population is 12,551 with a growth rate of -2.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County is the 89th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 15,274 and has seen a growth of -17.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 44.7 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 10,761 adults, (2,631 of whom are seniors) in Union County.
Female: 6,630 (50%)
Male: 6,630 (50%)
The racial composition of Union County includes 88.7% White, 6.9% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,762 | 88.7% |
| Black or African American | 915 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 411 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 149 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.04% |
Union County's average per capita income is $43,137. Household income levels show a median of $60,327. The poverty rate stands at 18.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,946 | - |
| Families | $72,672 | $88,670 |
| Households | $60,327 | $73,009 |
| Non Families | $29,138 | $39,717 |
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