Union County, Oregon's estimated 2024 population is 25,723 with a growth rate of -0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County, Oregon is the 24th largest county in Oregon. The 2010 population was 25,725 and has seen a growth of -0.01% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,618 | -221 | -0.89% |
| 2028 | 24,839 | -221 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 25,060 | -221 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 25,281 | -221 | -0.87% |
| 2025 | 25,502 | -221 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 25,723 | -221 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 25,944 | -221 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 26,165 | -123 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 26,288 | 115 | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 26,173 | -560 | -2.09% |
| 2019 | 26,733 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 26,733 | 323 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 26,410 | 328 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 26,082 | 362 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 25,720 | 75 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 25,645 | 114 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 25,531 | -270 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 25,801 | -105 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 25,906 | 181 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 25,725 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 23,598 | -323 | -1.35% |
| 1980 | 23,921 | 4,544 | 23.45% |
| 1970 | 19,377 | 1,197 | 6.58% |
| 1960 | 18,180 | 218 | 1.21% |
| 1950 | 17,962 | 563 | 3.24% |
| 1940 | 17,399 | -93 | -0.53% |
| 1930 | 17,492 | 856 | 5.15% |
| 1920 | 16,636 | 445 | 2.75% |
| 1910 | 16,191 | 121 | 0.75% |
| 1900 | 16,070 | 4,026 | 33.43% |
| 1890 | 12,044 | 5,394 | 81.11% |
| 1880 | 6,650 | 4,098 | 160.58% |
| 1870 | 2,552 | -22,066 | -89.63% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,146 | 88.37% |
| Two or more races | 1,556 | 5.94% |
| Other race | 421 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 371 | 1.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 277 | 1.06% |
| Black or African American | 235 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 186 | 0.71% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,856 | 2.36 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 5,352 | 2.94 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 3,862 | 1.3 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 1,119 | 3.05 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Male | 523 | 2.74 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 758 | 4.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,610 | 9.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,003 | 17.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,372 | 7.81% |
| High School Graduate | 5,789 | 32.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 375 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 4,654 | 26.5% |
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 | 15,606 | 14,704 | 3,929 |
| 2+ Races | 853 | 815 | 212 |
| Hispanic | 649 | 585 | 144 |
| Other Race | 247 | 194 | 106 |
| Asian | 230 | 216 | 56 |
| Islander | 180 | 167 | 24 |
| Native American | 143 | 95 | 5 |
| Black | 98 | 33 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 42.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,979 | $61,705 | $49,200 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,375 | $84,958 | $57,778 |
| High School Graduate | $35,608 | $41,816 | $28,196 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,685 | $63,182 | $15,104 |
| Overall | $44,169 | $53,403 | $32,832 |
| Some College | $42,284 | $52,804 | $29,341 |
$44,169
Average Earnings
$53,403
Average Male
$32,832
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.96% of Union County, Oregon residents speak only English, while 5.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,293 | 3,272 | 14.68% |
| Multiple | 1,498 | 271 | 18.09% |
| Hispanic | 1,332 | 262 | 19.67% |
| Black | 219 | 119 | 54.34% |
| Islander | 277 | 111 | 40.07% |
| Native | 178 | 55 | 30.9% |
| Other | 419 | 45 | 10.74% |
| Asian | 348 | 40 | 11.49% |
15.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.47%
Male Poverty Rate
20.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union County, Oregon is Black, with 54.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union County, Oregon is Other, with 10.74% 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 22.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.76% |
| High School | 14.02% |
| Some College | 12.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.88% |
| Female Employed | 12.12% |
| Male Employed | 7.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,661 | $93,183 |
| Households | $64,212 | $83,393 |
| Married Families | $93,984 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,940 | $60,807 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,625
Number of Veterans
1,440
Male Veterans
185
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 593 |
| Second Gulf War | 494 |
| First Gulf War | 308 |
| Korea | 101 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 478 |
| 65 to 74 | 437 |
| 35 to 54 | 350 |
| 55 to 64 | 224 |
| 18 to 34 | 136 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,524 | 8.4% |
| Islander | 41 | 18.14% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 3.95% |
| Native American | 20 | 12.58% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
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
55.82%
Born in Union County, Oregon
96.66%
Native Born
3.34%
Foreign Born
1.82%
Non Citizen
1.52%
Naturalized
96.66% of Union County, Oregon residents were born in the United States, with 55.82% having been born in Oregon. 1.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.