Union township is located in Washington County Pennsylvania. Union township has a 2024 population of 5,471. Union township is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,384 in 2020.
The average household income in Union township is $85,051 with a poverty rate of 8.19%. The median age in Union township is 53 years: 49 years for males, and 60.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,201 | 96.37% |
| Two or more races | 100 | 1.85% |
| Other race | 39 | 0.72% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,607 | 2.07 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 1,153 | 1.17 | 86 | 14 |
| Married | 1,004 | 2.8 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Female | 356 | 2.74 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Male | 94 | 2.7 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
88.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 277 | 6.47% |
| Associates Degree | 447 | 10.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 771 | 18.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 274 | 6.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,683 | 39.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 1.38% |
| Some College | 769 | 17.97% |
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 | 4,098 | 3,821 | 1,025 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 10 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,368 | $85,726 | $39,677 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,397 | $81,094 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,669 | $46,348 | $30,893 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,063 | $34,813 | $22,667 |
| Overall | $46,529 | $58,377 | $35,913 |
| Some College | $52,159 | $70,441 | $36,382 |
$46,529
Average Earnings
$58,377
Average Male
$35,913
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.67% of Union township residents speak only English, while 2.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,085 | 381 | 7.49% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 59 | 50.86% |
| Black | 37 | 2 | 5.41% |
8.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.86%
Male Poverty Rate
7.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union township is Hispanic, with 50.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union township is Black, with 5.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.74% |
| Some College | 6% |
| High School | 5.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Male Employed | 5.43% |
| Female Employed | 1.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,708 | $102,243 |
| Households | $68,217 | $85,051 |
| Married Families | $91,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,303 | $58,526 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
353
Number of Veterans
275
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 151 |
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 115 |
| 65 to 74 | 98 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 352 | 7.55% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
86.97%
Born in Union township
97.65%
Native Born
2.35%
Foreign Born
2.35%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.65% of Union township residents were born in the United States, with 86.97% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.35% 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 | 5,746 | 55 | 0.97% |
| 2028 | 5,691 | 55 | 0.98% |
| 2027 | 5,636 | 55 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 5,581 | 55 | 1% |
| 2025 | 5,526 | 55 | 1.01% |
| 2024 | 5,471 | 55 | 1.02% |
| 2023 | 5,416 | 55 | 1.03% |
| 2022 | 5,361 | -21 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 5,382 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 5,384 | -298 | -5.24% |
| 2019 | 5,682 | -25 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 5,707 | -16 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 5,723 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 5,742 | -45 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 5,787 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 5,806 | -14 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 5,820 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 5,822 | 42 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 5,780 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 5,777 | 0 | 0% |