Union County, OR Demographics

The total population of Union County is estimated to be 26,286 with 13,176 males (50.13%) and 13,110 females (49.87%). There are 66 less females than males in Union County.
The median household income in Union County was $59,696 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,426(2.33%) from $61,122 in 2020. This income is 80.02% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Union County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $73,563. Overall, the median household income for the county of Union County stands at $59,696.
In Union County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $40,783 for males and $22,551 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $56,932 for males and $42,901 for females.
In Union County, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 7 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, American Indian and Alaska Native households have the highest median household income at $82,632, while Black or African American households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $14,144.
In 2022, the population of Union County was 26,177, a 0.38% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Union County's population was 26,276, an increase of 0.42% compared to a population of 26,167 in 2020.
The median age in Union County, OR is 40.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.13% were under the age of 15, 20.92% aged 15 to 29, 40.29% aged 30 to 64, 18.34% aged 65 to 84, and 2.32% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Union County population: 90.96% are White, 0.75% are Black or African American, 1.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.12% are Asian, 1.47% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.75% are some other race and 3.87% are multiracial.