Union County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Union County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 42,570. It is the 50th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Union County is 40.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Union County is $72,894. This is 4% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $222,900. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Union County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.8%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.