Union township is located in Mercer County Ohio. Union township has a 2024 population of 1,336. Union township is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,356 in 2020.
The average household income in Union township is $51,372 with a poverty rate of 13.38%. The median age in Union township is 48.3 years: 45.3 years for males, and 54.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,139 | 95.39% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 2.93% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 602 | 1.98 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 327 | 1.09 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 232 | 3.01 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Female | 26 | 2.92 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 17 | 3.59 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
2.97
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 98 | 10.76% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 4.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 2.74% |
| High School Graduate | 475 | 52.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 1.87% |
| Some College | 188 | 20.64% |
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 | 858 | 743 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,500 | $58,068 | $37,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,000 | $41,058 | $37,344 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,295 | $23,182 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,125 | $40,438 | $39,000 |
| Some College | $41,000 | $41,250 | $40,417 |
$40,125
Average Earnings
$40,438
Average Male
$39,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.19% of Union township residents speak only English, while 0.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,119 | 155 | 13.85% |
| Multiple | 35 | 4 | 11.43% |
13.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.11%
Male Poverty Rate
15.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union township is White, with 13.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union township is Multiple, with 11.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.83% |
| Some College | 22.62% |
| High School | 12.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 15.65% |
| Female Employed | 2.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,179 | $74,703 |
| Households | $37,143 | $51,372 |
| Married Families | $57,143 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,542 | $31,564 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
110
Number of Veterans
110
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 11.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
81.32%
Born in Union township
96.82%
Native Born
3.18%
Foreign Born
2.93%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
96.82% of Union township residents were born in the United States, with 81.32% having been born in Ohio. 2.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,326 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 1,328 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 1,330 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 1,332 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 1,334 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 1,336 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 1,338 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 1,340 | -6 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 1,346 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 1,356 | -47 | -3.35% |
| 2019 | 1,403 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 1,401 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 1,404 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 1,399 | 7 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 1,392 | -8 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 1,400 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 1,399 | -6 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 1,405 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 1,406 | -7 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 1,413 | 0 | 0% |