Union County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Union County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45087
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 087
Geography
- Land Area
- 513.60 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.73 sq mi
- Total Area
- 515.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.690374
- Longitude
- -81.615864
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,585
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,047
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,268 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 1.2% |
| White | 17,293 | 65.0% |
| Black | 7,397 | 27.8% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 92 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,883 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 0.8% |
| White | 14,038 | 66.7% |
| Black | 5,793 | 27.5% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 924 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 26,885
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $45,438
- Poverty Rate
- 22.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,991
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,346 | 64.5% |
| Black | 7,475 | 27.8% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,417
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,091 | 61.5% |
| Republican | 5,982 | 36.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 344 | 2.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,365 | 44.9% |
| Female | 9,052 | 55.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,383 | 63.2% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 0.9% |
| Black | 5,303 | 32.3% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,560
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,035 | 58.1% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 24.8% |
| Black | 2,189 | 41.3% |
| Asian | 6 | 23.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,907 | 53.0% |
| Female | 4,653 | 51.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,234 (32.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,902 (14.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,527
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $104,621
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $798
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.8%
- Work From Home
- 3.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.