Union County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
244,975
Male
121,676
49.7%
Female
123,299
50.3%
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
3.0
Foreign Born
11.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher25.2%
High School or Higher40.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.2%
Married
48.3%
Union County, NC has a population of 244,975 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 71.1% of the population. 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 11.5% of residents are foreign-born.