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Union County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Union County, Ohio has a population of 65,293, the 37th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $109,506 and the median home value is $306,600. The poverty rate is 5.1%.

Union County Quick Facts

Population 65,293
Median Household Income $109,506
Median Home Value $306,600
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Unemployment Rate 2.4%
Median Age 38.1 years
Homeownership Rate 79.4%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.1%
High School Graduation 95.2%
Cities/Places 8
Population 65,293 37th of 88
Median Income $109,506 57% higher than state
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Unemployment 2.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.5%
$25K-$50K 12.9%
$50K-$100K 25.9%
$100K+ 54.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.4%
$10K-$15K
0.9%
$15K-$20K
1.5%
$20K-$25K
1.8%
$25K-$30K
1.9%
$30K-$35K
1.8%
$35K-$40K
3.0%
$40K-$45K
3.3%
$45K-$50K
2.9%
$50K-$60K
5.2%
$60K-$75K
8.8%
$75K-$100K
12.0%
$100K-$125K
13.2%
$125K-$150K
11.1%
$150K-$200K
14.3%
$200K+
16.1%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
68.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

26out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Union County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Marysville26,540$92,4907.3%$271,000
Plain City3,712$87,0186.0%$325,400
Richwood2,303$52,42214.5%$161,500
New California1,810$159,1880.0%$448,300
Milford Center893$91,6671.5%$190,200
Raymond420N/A37.9%$276,500
Magnetic Springs326$64,50016.5%$121,300
Unionville Center278$97,5003.2%$178,100

Population Overview

Union County is located in Ohio with a total population of 65,293. It is the 37th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Union County is 38.1 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Union County is $109,506. This is 57% higher than the state median of $69,680. It is also 39% higher than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $306,600. Housing costs are 54% higher than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Union County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Union County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.8% vs 2.4%).

Education

39.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Union County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Union County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio 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, Ohio?

Union County has a population of 65,293, making it the 37th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Union County?

The median household income in Union County is $109,506 with a poverty rate of 5.1%.

How many cities are in Union County, Ohio?

Union County contains 8 Census-designated places.