County · Indiana
Union County, Indiana
Union County, Indiana. Union County had 6,863 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. It holds 9 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 6 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 18161.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,863
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,087 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,985
Median household income
$76,424
±$6,926 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$173,500
±$14,717 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$760
±$75 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Union County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,087 residents in Union County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,863 for July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,985 over 161 square miles of land.
| Measure | Union County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,985 | 6,851,073 | −128 |
| Households | 2,940±115 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.09 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,255±17 | 2,976,568 | no clear change |
Union County's population since 2000
From 7,349 in 2000 to 6,863 in 2025: down 6.6%. 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 9 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 6 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Center Township, Union County with 2,811 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Center Township, Union County | 2,898 | $58,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 2,000 | $45,500 |
| Union Township, Union County | 1,464 | $81,250 |
| Liberty Township, Union CountyGEOID 1816143452 | 1,025 | $85,050 |
| Brownsville TownshipGEOID 1816108542 | 744 | $77,935 |
| West College Corner | 545 | $65,000 |
| Harmony Township, Union CountyGEOID 1816131522 | 527 | $48,750 |
| Harrison Township, Union CountyGEOID 1816132008 | 429 | $151,908 |
| BrownsvilleGEOID 1808524 | – | $71,643 |
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 43.9 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.5%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Union County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9±0.9 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±0.7 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±0.6 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5%±0.9 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.1%±0.3 pts | 75.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6%±2.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1%±2.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8%±2.5 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8%±3.2 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4%±3.9 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±1.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 2,940 households earn less than $76,424 a year (±$6,926), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,996 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,428 after inflation. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Union County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,424±$6,926 | $71,957 | +$14,428 |
| Mean household income | $92,468±$7,742 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,741±$3,360 | $38,351 | +$6,160 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±2.7 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.5%±7.2 pts | 16.0% | +9.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.2%±2.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±3.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 79.8% of Union County's occupied homes and renters 20.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,500 by its owner (±$14,717). The median renter pays $760 a month including utilities, and 34.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Union County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,500±$14,717 | $218,200 | +$30,370 |
| Median gross rent | $760±$75 | $1,062 | −$221 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.5%±13.2 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,073±$88 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.8%±3.9 pts | 70.6% | +7.8 pts |
| Housing units | 3,255±17 | 2,976,568 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.2%±7.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.4%±3.4 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8%±2.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.5%±5.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
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 10 new housing units across Union County in 2025 (10 single-family), 1.5 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?
83.0% of Union County's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Union County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.5%±3.7 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±2.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.0%±4.6 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±3.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4%±2.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min±2.5 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
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 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $66,886 (Tract 9607) to $84,918 (Tract 9608).
| Tract 960718161960700 | 4,008±312 | $66,886 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960818161960800 | 2,977±312 | $84,918 |
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 Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 91st of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 91st of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 82nd of 92 |
| Median household income | 20th of 92 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 81st of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 77th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th of 92 |
| Median age | 8th of 92 |
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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