Union County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Union County is located in Florida with a total population of 15,551. It is the 59th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Union County is 40.1 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Union County is $64,922. This is 9% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 48% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $160,400. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $325,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Union County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Union County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

10.0% 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 70% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.3%.