Union County, Florida Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Union County Quick Facts
How Union County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,551 | 15,701 | +1.0% |
| Median household income | $64,922 | $64,146 | -1.2% |
| Median home value | $160,400 | $169,500 | +5.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 | 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.