Union County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Union County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17181
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 181
Geography
- Land Area
- 413.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.70 sq mi
- Total Area
- 422.11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.485652
- Longitude
- -89.244639
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,751
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,199
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,040 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 709 | 4.2% |
| White | 15,261 | 91.1% |
| Black | 159 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 78 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,746 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 455 | 3.4% |
| White | 12,255 | 92.8% |
| Black | 216 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 117 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,997
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,029
- Poverty Rate
- 19.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,351
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,210 | 89.5% |
| Black | 161 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,768
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,289 | 27.9% |
| Republican | 4,786 | 40.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,691 | 31.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,785 | 49.2% |
| Female | 5,983 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,341 | 87.9% |
| Hispanic | 312 | 2.7% |
| Black | 36 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,842
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,124 | 59.2% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 29.2% |
| Black | 15 | 41.7% |
| Asian | 34 | 57.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,327 | 57.5% |
| Female | 3,515 | 58.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,391 (27.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,556 (20.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,851
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $138,952
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $678
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.3%
- Public Transit
- 2.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.