Union County's estimated 2026 population is 271,644 with a growth rate of 1.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County is the 8th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 202,110 and has seen a growth of 34.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 39.9 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 186,726 adults, (33,972 of whom are seniors) in Union County.
Female: 126,332 (50.3%)
Male: 124,626 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Union County includes 69.22% White, 11.16% Black or African American, 6.2% other race, 4.51% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173,717 | 69.22% |
| Black or African American | 28,009 | 11.16% |
| Two or more races | 20,966 | 8.35% |
| Other race | 15,550 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 11,323 | 4.51% |
| Native American | 1,319 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.03% |
Union County's average per capita income is $57,655. Household income levels show a median of $102,900. The poverty rate stands at 7.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $133,957 | $169,654 |
| Families | $118,218 | $153,818 |
| Households | $102,900 | $137,465 |
| Non Families | $50,036 | $66,896 |
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