Mount Union is a borough located in Huntingdon County Pennsylvania. Mount Union has a 2024 population of 2,241. Mount Union is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,304 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Union is $48,420 with a poverty rate of 32.25%. The median age in Mount Union is 34.8 years: 33.9 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Union was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,847 | 86.71% |
| Black or African American | 192 | 9.01% |
| Two or more races | 91 | 4.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 896 | 2.34 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Non Family | 372 | 1.22 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Married | 259 | 3.1 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Female | 181 | 3.52 | 21 | 79 |
| Male | 84 | 2.45 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 146 | 10.05% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 6.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 126 | 8.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 1.1% |
| High School Graduate | 741 | 51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 4.13% |
| Some College | 264 | 18.17% |
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 | 1,264 | 1,100 | 114 |
| Black | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 37 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 58.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $51,875 | $98,081 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,954 | $48,650 | $34,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,721 | $46,667 | $32,813 |
| Some College | $34,083 | $51,563 | $20,809 |
$37,721
Average Earnings
$46,667
Average Male
$32,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.15% of Mount Union residents speak only English, while 1.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,822 | 561 | 30.79% |
| Black | 192 | 66 | 34.38% |
| Multiple | 91 | 35 | 38.46% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 25 | 86.21% |
32.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.13%
Male Poverty Rate
41.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Union is Hispanic, with 86.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Union is White, with 30.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.66% |
| Some College | 32.69% |
| High School | 22.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 84.62% |
| Female Employed | 26.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.82% |
| Male Employed | 17.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,500 | $56,412 |
| Households | $38,382 | $48,420 |
| Married Families | $54,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,902 | $30,434 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
212
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 44 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195 | 13.96% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 19.64% |
| Black | 6 | 3.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
14%
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
86.34%
Born in Mount Union
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.34% of Mount Union residents were born in the United States, with 86.34% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.66% 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 | 2,163 | -15 | -0.69% |
| 2028 | 2,178 | -16 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 2,194 | -16 | -0.72% |
| 2026 | 2,210 | -15 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 2,225 | -16 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 2,241 | -16 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 2,257 | -11 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 2,268 | -23 | -1% |
| 2021 | 2,291 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 2,304 | -31 | -1.33% |
| 2019 | 2,335 | -21 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 2,356 | -13 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 2,369 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 2,380 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 2,388 | -18 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 2,406 | -12 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 2,418 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 2,416 | -13 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 2,429 | -17 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 2,446 | 0 | 0% |