Union is a city located in Franklin County Missouri. Union has a 2024 population of 13,202. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Union is currently growing at a rate of 1.55% annually and its population has increased by 6.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,394 in 2020.
The average household income in Union is $82,228 with a poverty rate of 7.55%. The median age in Union is 34.2 years: 32.1 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,926 | 88.53% |
| Two or more races | 947 | 7.67% |
| Black or African American | 326 | 2.64% |
| Asian | 133 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,708 | 2.57 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 2,196 | 3.21 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 1,644 | 1.38 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Female | 634 | 3.38 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Male | 234 | 2.73 | 12 | 88 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 667 | 8.27% |
| Associates Degree | 863 | 10.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,136 | 14.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 554 | 6.87% |
| High School Graduate | 2,917 | 36.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 186 | 2.31% |
| Some College | 1,746 | 21.64% |
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 | 7,419 | 6,731 | 1,524 |
| 2+ Races | 419 | 357 | 106 |
| Black | 116 | 43 | 30 |
| Asian | 61 | 40 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,780 | $56,761 | $55,475 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,615 | $0 | $65,412 |
| High School Graduate | $41,389 | $41,739 | $37,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,635 | $52,875 | $40,000 |
| Overall | $47,238 | $50,694 | $44,287 |
| Some College | $45,156 | $54,031 | $39,714 |
$47,238
Average Earnings
$50,694
Average Male
$44,287
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.95% of Union residents speak only English, while 2.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,621 | 898 | 8.45% |
| Multiple | 858 | 6 | 0.7% |
| Black | 238 | 1 | 0.42% |
7.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.88%
Male Poverty Rate
9.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union is White, with 8.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union is Black, with 0.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.96% |
| Some College | 4.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.49% |
| Female Employed | 5.44% |
| Male Employed | 2.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,846 | $97,030 |
| Households | $68,864 | $82,228 |
| Married Families | $100,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,664 | $47,701 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
741
Number of Veterans
708
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 214 |
| First Gulf War | 176 |
| Second Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 201 |
| 75+ | 196 |
| 55 to 64 | 174 |
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 685 | 8.18% |
| Black | 34 | 23.94% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 3.64% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 9.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
78.72%
Born in Union
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.49%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
99.04% of Union residents were born in the United States, with 78.72% having been born in Missouri. 0.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,212 | 202 | 1.44% |
| 2028 | 14,010 | 202 | 1.46% |
| 2027 | 13,808 | 202 | 1.48% |
| 2026 | 13,606 | 202 | 1.51% |
| 2025 | 13,404 | 202 | 1.53% |
| 2024 | 13,202 | 202 | 1.55% |
| 2023 | 13,000 | 248 | 1.94% |
| 2022 | 12,752 | 246 | 1.97% |
| 2021 | 12,506 | 112 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 12,394 | 426 | 3.56% |
| 2019 | 11,968 | 271 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 11,697 | 200 | 1.74% |
| 2017 | 11,497 | 249 | 2.21% |
| 2016 | 11,248 | 323 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 10,925 | 93 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 10,832 | 277 | 2.62% |
| 2013 | 10,555 | 115 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 10,440 | 80 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 10,360 | 74 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 10,286 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,757 | 1,848 | 31.27% |
| 1990 | 5,909 | 403 | 7.32% |
| 1980 | 5,506 | 323 | 6.23% |
| 1970 | 5,183 | 1,246 | 31.65% |
| 1960 | 3,937 | 1,020 | 34.97% |
| 1950 | 2,917 | -11,295 | -79.48% |