Union County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Union County is located in Oregon with a total population of 26,192. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Union County is 40.1 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Union County is $64,212. This is 20% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $260,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Union County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.