Union County Summary

Life in Union County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Union County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Union County:

  • The population in Union County is 42,570.

  • The median home value in Union County is $280,279.

  • The median income in Union County is $72,894.

  • The median rent in Union County is $944.

  • The unemployment rate in Union County is 2.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Union County is 9.7%.

  • The average high in Union County is 66.8° and there are 101.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Union County

List Of Cities & Towns in Union County

Lewisburg, PA Population 5,247

Mifflinburg, PA Population 3,464

Linntown, PA Population 1,818

New Columbia, PA Population 914

Winfield, PA Population 877

West Milton, PA Population 777

New Berlin, PA Population 720

Laurelton, PA Population 369

Allenwood, PA Population 354

Hartleton, PA Population 237

Vicksburg, PA Population 0

Map Of Union County

Union County, PA Weather

  • The average high in Union County is 66.8°.

  • There are 78.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.0 inches of rain each year with 12.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:15 hours of sun each day in Union County.

StatUnion County
Mean High66.8
Nice Days78.94
Rainfall101.0
Snowfall12.8
Sunny Hours4:15
66.8°
Average High
101.0
Inches of Rain

Union County Photos

Lewisburgc Pennsylvania
Source: Wikipedia User Doug Kerr | CC BY-SA 2.0
Lewisburgc Pa Keystone Marker
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Park In Lewisburgc Pennsylvania
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Mifflinburgc Pennsylvania Christkindl Market
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Union County Demographics

Population over time in Union County

The current population in Union County is 42,570. The population has decreased -4.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 43,094 -3.9%
2022 44,831 -0.6%
2021 45,111 -

Gender in Union County

  • Union County is 46.1% female with 19,645 female residents.

  • Union County is 53.9% male with 22,925 male residents.

Female
46.1% (19,645)
Male
53.9% (22,925)
Gender Union County PA USA
Female 46.1% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 53.9% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Union County

Union County is:

  • 86.1% White with 36,667 White residents.

  • 5.8% African American with 2,455 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 51 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 703 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 107 Other residents.

  • 1.2% Two Or More with 494 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.9% Hispanic with 2,093 Hispanic residents.

White
86.1% (36,667)
African American
5.8% (2,455)
American Indian
0.1% (51)
Asian
1.7% (703)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (107)
Two Or More
1.2% (494)
Hispanic
4.9% (2,093)

Table: Union County By Race

Race Union County PA USA
White 86.1% 73.8% 58.2%
African American 5.8% 10.3% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 1.7% 3.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.2% 3.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 4.9% 8.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Union County, Pennsylvania

  • 3.3% of households in Union County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Union County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Union County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Union County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Union County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Union County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Union County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Union County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Union County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Union County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (1,405)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (1,491)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.0% (2,970)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (3,631)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (5,450)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.0% (6,804)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (5,795)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.5% (8,281)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.5% (3,610)
$200,000 or more
7.3% (3,128)
Income Union County PA USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.7% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.0% 7.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 10.7% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.0% 16.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 12.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.5% 17.6% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.5% 9.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.3% 11.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Union County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Union County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Union County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Union County completed high school / ged.

  • 11.0% of adults in Union County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Union County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Union County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Union County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Union County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Union County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (2,128)
9-12th Grade
9% (3,831)
High School / GED
41% (17,453)
Some College
11% (4,682)
Associate's Degree
8% (3,405)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (5,959)
Master's Degree
7% (2,979)
Professional Degree
2% (851)
Doctorate Degree
3% (1,277)
Education Union County PA USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 9% 5% 6%
High School / GED 41% 33% 26%
Some College 11% 15% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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