Union County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Union County, Florida has a population of 15,701, the 59th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $64,146 and the median home value is $169,500. The poverty rate is 19.5%.

Union County Quick Facts

Population 15,701

Median Household Income $64,14690% MOE ±$6,434

Median Home Value $169,50090% MOE ±$17,769

Poverty Rate 19.5%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.8%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Median Age 39.6 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 74.8%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.1%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 78.6%

Cities/Places 3

Population 15,701 59th of 67

Median Income $64,146 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.5%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Union County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	15,303	15,701	+2.6%
Median household income	$54,483	$64,146	+17.7%
Median home value¹	$145,716	$169,500	No clear change (+16.3%)
Median gross rent	$809	$894	No clear change (+10.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Union

$64,146

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Union

$169,500

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.1%

$25K-$50K 16.9%

$50K-$100K 34.9%

$100K+ 27.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.5%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

5.7%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

1.2%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

14.2%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

38.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.8%

Renter 25.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $894/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

22.4%

35-54

26.5%

55-74

22.2%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Union County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lake Butler (Union County)	1,601	$49,922	24.7%	$167,800
Raiford	382	$63,281	10.0%	N/A
Worthington Springs	279	$48,750	37.3%	$183,300

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Population Overview

Union County is located in Florida with a total population of 15,701. It is the 59th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Union County is 39.6 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Union County is $64,146. This is 14% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $169,500. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Union County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Union County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Union County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Union County, Florida?

Union County has a population of 15,701, making it the 59th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Union County?

The median household income in Union County is $64,146 with a poverty rate of 19.5%.

How many cities are in Union County, Florida?

Union County contains 3 Census-designated places.