Union County, South Carolina

Total Population: 26,990

County Seat: Union

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Median Home Value

$100,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$41,200

Across all households

Median Age

44.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)64.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)28.9%
Two or More Races4.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.1%

65 Years and Over

20.9%

Male

47.2%

Female

52.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

11.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$41,200

Mean Household Income

$58,786

Per Capita Income

$26,723

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$100,000

Median Rent

$770/mo

Total Housing Units

13,508

Owner-Occupied

69.3%

Renter-Occupied

30.7%

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Married Couple Households

37.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

36.6%

Average Household Size

2.26

Broadband Internet Access

81.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45087.