County · Florida
Union County, Florida
Union County, Florida. Union County had 16,250 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 12125.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,250
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,147 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,701
Median household income
$64,146
±$6,434 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$169,500
±$17,769 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$894
±$158 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Union County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,147 residents in Union County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,250 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,701 over 244 square miles of land.
The yearly series starts from the Census Bureau's July 2020 estimate, 15,442, which differs from its April 2020 base of 16,145 (in 2020 the estimates dipped in many college and military towns), so the first step is large; the change since 2020 above is measured from the April base.
| Measure | Union County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,701 | 22,416,077 | +398 |
| Households | 4,316±154 | 8,752,810 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.09 | 2.51 | +0.18 |
| Housing units | 4,832±44 | 10,256,470 | no clear change |
Union County's population since 2000
From 13,442 in 2000 to 16,250 in 2025: up 20.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Union County?
Union County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Lake Butler, Union County with 1,921 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lake Butler, Union County | 1,986 | $49,922 |
|---|---|---|
| Worthington Springs | 378 | $48,750 |
| RaifordGEOID 1259400 | 224 | $63,281 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Union County?
The median resident of Union County is 39.6 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.7%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Union County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6±0.7 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±0.5 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% | 27.4% | −0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.0%±0.8 pts | 50.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.7%±1.7 pts | 14.6% | −7.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.4%±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±1.1 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±1.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.4%±2.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8%±2.2 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.6%±2.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.1%±2.2 pts | 34.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7%±1.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±2.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Union County earn?
Half of Union County's 4,316 households earn less than $64,146 a year (±$6,434), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,483 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,663 after inflation. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Union County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,146±$6,434 | $74,568 | +$9,663 |
| Mean household income | $84,348±$15,408 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,374±$2,989 | $42,609 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.5%±4.3 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.3%±10.4 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.8%±4.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1%±2.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Union County?
Owners occupy 74.7% of Union County's occupied homes and renters 25.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $169,500 by its owner (±$17,769). The median renter pays $894 a month including utilities, and 35.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Union County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $169,500±$17,769 | $359,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $894±$158 | $1,669 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.3%±12.0 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,309±$88 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.7%±5.2 pts | 67.6% | +8.6 pts |
| Housing units | 4,832±44 | 10,256,470 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.2%±4.4 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 48.6%±4.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7%±1.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.3%±1.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Union County building?
Builders took permits for 45 new housing units across Union County in 2025 (45 single-family), 2.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Union County get to work?
80.7% of Union County's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Union County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 38.0%±2.3 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±2.6 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.7%±4.1 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±3.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7%±3.0 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.2 min±4.2 | 28.0 min | +12.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Union County's census tracts?
Union County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,750 (Tract 9601) to $68,650 (Tract 9603).
| Tract 960112125960100 | 3,815±425 | $53,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.0112125960201 | 1,623±250 | $57,656 |
| Tract 9602.0212125960202 | 5,346±529 | $67,656 |
| Tract 960312125960300 | 4,917±541 | $68,650 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Union County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 62nd of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th of 67 |
| Median household income | 38th of 67 |
| Median home value | 55th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 55th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd of 67 |
| Median age | 55th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Union County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.