Union, SC Demographics

The total population of Union is estimated to be 8,099 with 3,602 males (44.47%) and 4,497 females (55.53%). There are 895 more females than males in Union.
The median household income in Union was $31,175 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 6,386(17%) from $37,561 in 2020. This income is 41.79% 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 sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $47,628. Overall, the median household income for the city of Union stands at $31,175.
In Union, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $28,660 for males and $19,173 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $51,757 for males and $35,470 for females.
In Union, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $42,247, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $25,119.
In 2022, the population of Union was 7,939, a 1.34% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Union's population was 8,047, a decline of 1.11% compared to a population of 8,137 in 2020.
The median age in Union, SC is 46.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.35% were under the age of 15, 15.73% aged 15 to 29, 47.42% aged 30 to 64, 18.23% aged 65 to 84, and 3.28% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Union population: 50.57% are White, 46.41% are Black or African American, 0.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.22% are some other race and 2.65% are multiracial.