Union County, North Carolina
Total Population: 244,975
County Seat: Monroe
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
39.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.