Union township is located in LaPorte County Indiana. Union township has a 2024 population of 2,262. Union township is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,262 in 2020.
The average household income in Union township is $59,256 with a poverty rate of 20.4%. The median age in Union township is 39.7 years: 39.2 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,606 | 82.7% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 134 | 6.9% |
| Other race | 28 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 795 | 2.44 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 404 | 2.71 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 236 | 1.77 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Female | 108 | 2.72 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Male | 47 | 2.87 | 0 | 100 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 12% |
| Associates Degree | 112 | 8.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 5.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 4.17% |
| High School Graduate | 647 | 48.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 267 | 19.9% |
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 | 1,060 | 913 | 98 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 100 | 0 |
| Black | 99 | 96 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 89 | 48 | 4 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,375 | $42,969 | $48,092 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,551 | $32,306 | $24,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $37,273 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $35,625 | $42,368 | $27,740 |
| Some College | $41,838 | $79,028 | $28,906 |
$35,625
Average Earnings
$42,368
Average Male
$27,740
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.89% of Union township residents speak only English, while 5.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,498 | 295 | 19.69% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 80 | 52.63% |
| Multiple | 169 | 27 | 15.98% |
| Black | 134 | 10 | 7.46% |
20.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.34%
Male Poverty Rate
20.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union township is Hispanic, with 52.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union township is Black, with 7.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.28% |
| High School | 14.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.95% |
| Male Employed | 5.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,361 | $64,465 |
| Households | $53,792 | $59,256 |
| Married Families | $67,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,463 | $34,933 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
118
Number of Veterans
114
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 8.5% |
| Black | 12 | 10.08% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
82.7%
Born in Union township
97.84%
Native Born
2.16%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
97.84% of Union township residents were born in the United States, with 82.7% having been born in Indiana. 0.1% 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 | 2,292 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 2,286 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 2,280 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 2,274 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 2,268 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 2,262 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 2,256 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 2,250 | -16 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 2,266 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 2,262 | -52 | -2.25% |
| 2019 | 2,314 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,314 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,313 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 2,317 | -10 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 2,327 | -14 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 2,341 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 2,338 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 2,341 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 2,340 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 2,348 | 0 | 0% |