Union County, Kentucky Demographics 2026
Union County, Kentucky has a population of 13,260, the 81st most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $60,327 and the median home value is $104,500. The poverty rate is 18.4%.
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 | 13,379 | 13,260 | -0.9% |
| Median household income | $60,989 | $60,327 | -1.1% |
| Median home value | $109,000 | $104,500 | -4.1% |
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Union County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morganfield | 3,185 | $65,829 | 15.9% | $113,600 |
| Sturgis | 1,864 | $36,780 | 16.4% | $84,500 |
| Breckinridge Center | 1,467 | $64,152 | 51.8% | N/A |
| Uniontown | 874 | $43,857 | 13.3% | $61,900 |
| Waverly | 403 | $62,188 | 16.9% | $95,000 |
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Population Overview
Union County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 13,260. It is the 81st most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Union County is 42.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Union County is $60,327. This is 5% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $104,500. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Union County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Union County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.
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 Kentucky 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, Kentucky?
Union County has a population of 13,260, making it the 81st most populous county in Kentucky.
What is the median income in Union County?
The median household income in Union County is $60,327 with a poverty rate of 18.4%.
How many cities are in Union County, Kentucky?
Union County contains 5 Census-designated places.