Union Dale, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 225, Union Dale's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Union Dale is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Susquehanna County. The total population is 225. It ranks as the 1683rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Union Dale is 54.8 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 12.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Union Dale is $55,750. This is 28% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Union Dale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $170,000. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Union Dale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Union Dale, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.