Union is a city located in Union County South Carolina. Union has a 2024 population of 7,793. Union is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,144 in 2020.
The average household income in Union is $53,624 with a poverty rate of 25.4%. The median age in Union is 45.5 years: 42.2 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,138 | 51.09% |
| Black or African American | 3,624 | 44.75% |
| Two or more races | 324 | 4% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.16% |
| 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 | 3,793 | 2.09 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Non Family | 1,733 | 1.03 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Married | 1,178 | 2.99 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 834 | 3 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Male | 48 | 2.52 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
47.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 760 | 12.91% |
| Associates Degree | 576 | 9.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 740 | 12.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 299 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 1,890 | 32.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 300 | 5.1% |
| Some College | 1,322 | 22.46% |
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 | 3,128 | 2,797 | 793 |
| Black | 2,513 | 1,862 | 209 |
| 2+ Races | 184 | 128 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 115 | 93 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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 | $47,368 | $53,946 | $35,987 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,518 | $78,304 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,308 | $31,667 | $29,878 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,864 | $32,121 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,148 | $40,389 | $29,920 |
| Some College | $31,406 | $45,119 | $28,085 |
$34,148
Average Earnings
$40,389
Average Male
$29,920
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.7% of Union residents speak only English, while 1.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,580 | 1,133 | 31.65% |
| White | 3,941 | 697 | 17.69% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 165 | 69.04% |
| Multiple | 323 | 70 | 21.67% |
25.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.9%
Male Poverty Rate
23.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union is Hispanic, with 69.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union is White, with 17.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.3% |
| High School | 27.65% |
| Some College | 24.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.48% |
| Male Employed | 10.65% |
| Female Employed | 6.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,818 | $69,892 |
| Households | $32,548 | $53,624 |
| Married Families | $78,446 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,422 | $33,387 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
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
610
Number of Veterans
477
Male Veterans
133
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 155 |
| Second Gulf War | 148 |
| Vietnam | 132 |
| Korea | 61 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 197 |
| 75+ | 131 |
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 359 | 10.02% |
| Black | 202 | 7.16% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 23.9% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 38.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
15.3%
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
82.05%
Born in Union
98.67%
Native Born
1.33%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
98.67% of Union residents were born in the United States, with 82.05% having been born in South Carolina. 0.65% 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 | 7,354 | -88 | -1.18% |
| 2028 | 7,442 | -88 | -1.17% |
| 2027 | 7,530 | -87 | -1.14% |
| 2026 | 7,617 | -88 | -1.14% |
| 2025 | 7,705 | -88 | -1.13% |
| 2024 | 7,793 | -88 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 7,881 | -60 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 7,941 | -116 | -1.44% |
| 2021 | 8,057 | -87 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 8,144 | 511 | 6.69% |
| 2019 | 7,633 | -59 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 7,692 | -73 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 7,765 | -111 | -1.41% |
| 2016 | 7,876 | -37 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 7,913 | -82 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 7,995 | -47 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 8,042 | -40 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 8,082 | -182 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 8,264 | -88 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 8,352 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,793 | -1,043 | -10.6% |
| 1990 | 9,836 | -687 | -6.53% |
| 1980 | 10,523 | -252 | -2.34% |
| 1970 | 10,775 | 584 | 5.73% |
| 1960 | 10,191 | 461 | 4.74% |
| 1950 | 9,730 | 1,252 | 14.77% |
| 1940 | 8,478 | 1,059 | 14.27% |
| 1930 | 7,419 | 1,278 | 20.81% |
| 1920 | 6,141 | 518 | 9.21% |
| 1910 | 5,623 | 223 | 4.13% |
| 1900 | 5,400 | -1,954 | -26.57% |