Union township is located in Jasper County Indiana. Union township has a 2024 population of 1,589. Union township is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 2.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,549 in 2020.
The average household income in Union township is $62,010 with a poverty rate of 11.61%. The median age in Union township is 35.5 years: 29.1 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,073 | 65.23% |
| Other race | 415 | 25.23% |
| Two or more races | 157 | 9.54% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 624 | 2.64 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 218 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 205 | 4.67 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 131 | 2.18 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Male | 70 | 2.64 | 0 | 100 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 4.46% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 5.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 7.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 1.31% |
| High School Graduate | 408 | 35.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 8.05% |
| Some College | 433 | 37.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 746 | 726 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 397 | 274 | 0 |
| Other Race | 289 | 233 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,094 | $58,224 | $23,569 |
| Overall | $33,568 | $52,448 | $24,620 |
| Some College | $33,646 | $0 | $33,932 |
$33,568
Average Earnings
$52,448
Average Male
$24,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.65% of Union township residents speak only English, while 20.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,073 | 191 | 17.8% |
11.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.07%
Male Poverty Rate
14.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union township is White, with 17.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union township is White, with 17.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $80,750 |
| Households | - | $62,010 |
| Married Families | $152,829 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,384 | $20,258 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 1.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.76%
Born in Union township
79.21%
Native Born
20.79%
Foreign Born
5.71%
Non Citizen
15.08%
Naturalized
79.21% of Union township residents were born in the United States, with 59.76% having been born in Indiana. 5.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,624 | 7 | 0.43% |
| 2028 | 1,617 | 7 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 1,610 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 1,603 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 1,596 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2024 | 1,589 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 1,582 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 1,575 | 12 | 0.77% |
| 2021 | 1,563 | 14 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 1,549 | -22 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 1,571 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 1,565 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 1,572 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,572 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,577 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 1,580 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 1,578 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 1,583 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,583 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 1,588 | 0 | 0% |