Union County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Union County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 13,379. It is the 81st most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Union County is 41.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Union County is $60,989. This is 2% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $109,000. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Union County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% 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 8.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.