Union County, North Carolina

Total Population: 244,975

County Seat: Monroe

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Median Home Value

$374,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$99,243

Across all households

Median Age

39.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

39.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)68.0%
Hispanic or Latino12.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)10.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.1%
Two or More Races3.5%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

26.0%

65 Years and Over

13.2%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.0%

No Health Insurance

7.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

39.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$99,243

Mean Household Income

$132,863

Per Capita Income

$45,355

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$374,400

Median Rent

$1,390/mo

Total Housing Units

86,730

Owner-Occupied

81.8%

Renter-Occupied

18.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Married Couple Households

65.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

11.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

18.6%

Average Household Size

2.95

Broadband Internet Access

93.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

18.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37179.