Union County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Union County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37179
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 179
Geography
- Land Area
- 632.74 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 639.64 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.991820
- Longitude
- -80.530426
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 235,974
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 173,457
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 211,465 | 89.6% |
| Hispanic | 24,514 | 10.4% |
| White | 167,900 | 71.2% |
| Black | 27,173 | 11.5% |
| Asian | 8,461 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 239 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 827 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 159,908 | 92.2% |
| Hispanic | 13,544 | 7.8% |
| White | 129,432 | 74.6% |
| Black | 22,465 | 13.0% |
| Asian | 6,321 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,480 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 485 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 250,958
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $117,918
- Poverty Rate
- 7.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 19,042
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 173,717 | 69.2% |
| Black | 28,009 | 11.2% |
| Asian | 11,323 | 4.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 158,702
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 36,678 | 23.1% |
| Republican | 63,478 | 40.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 57,516 | 36.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 75,602 | 47.6% |
| Female | 82,947 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 108,470 | 68.3% |
| Hispanic | 11,832 | 7.5% |
| Black | 19,195 | 12.1% |
| Asian | 4,649 | 2.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 89,374
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 66,654 | 61.4% |
| Hispanic | 4,054 | 34.3% |
| Black | 9,068 | 47.2% |
| Asian | 2,108 | 45.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 42,693 | 56.5% |
| Female | 46,643 | 56.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 31,641 (19.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 65,974 (40.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 88,851
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $449,817
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,776
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 19.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.