Union County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Union County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21225
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 225
Geography
- Land Area
- 342.88 sq mi
- Water Area
- 20.34 sq mi
- Total Area
- 363.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.658029
- Longitude
- -87.951650
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,232
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,733
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,023 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 1.6% |
| White | 11,704 | 88.5% |
| Black | 962 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,579 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 1.4% |
| White | 9,544 | 88.9% |
| Black | 831 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 176 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,260
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,475
- Poverty Rate
- 18.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,405
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,762 | 88.7% |
| Black | 915 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,473
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,487 | 57.9% |
| Republican | 3,443 | 36.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 347 | 3.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,586 | 48.4% |
| Female | 4,887 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,242 | 87.0% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 0.9% |
| Black | 468 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,891
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,353 | 52.8% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 29.1% |
| Black | 194 | 41.5% |
| Asian | 46 | 57.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,333 | 50.9% |
| Female | 2,558 | 52.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,598 (38.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,241 (13.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,846
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $109,712
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $756
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.5%
- Work From Home
- 6.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.