Union County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Union County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47173
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 173
Geography
- Land Area
- 223.58 sq mi
- Water Area
- 23.55 sq mi
- Total Area
- 247.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.284140
- Longitude
- -83.836088
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,417
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,066
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,946 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 470 | 2.3% |
| White | 19,432 | 95.2% |
| Black | 70 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,737 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 328 | 2.0% |
| White | 15,407 | 95.9% |
| Black | 125 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 141 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,431
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,503
- Poverty Rate
- 13.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,787
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,327 | 94.6% |
| Black | 70 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,602
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,420 | 12.2% |
| Republican | 4,993 | 43.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,189 | 44.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,558 | 47.9% |
| Female | 6,043 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,725 | 92.4% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 1.3% |
| Black | 12 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,072
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,803 | 35.5% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 25.2% |
| Black | 1 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 9.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,091 | 37.6% |
| Female | 1,981 | 32.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,489 (37.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,071 (14.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,831
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $213,061
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $836
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.2%
- Public Transit
- 1.4%
- Work From Home
- 11.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.