Union County, NC

County

Cities in Union County

Neighborhoods in Union County

New Salem / Olive Branch

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Union

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

40.4%

Households with Children

40.5%

School Enrollment K-12

33,760

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 20.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.5%
Working Age (35-54): 28.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 13.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.1%
High School / GED: 22.4%
Some College or Associate's: 28.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 32.4%
Single Parents: 8.2%
Couples & Adults: 38.8%
Living Alone: 20.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
Asian: 4.5%
Black or African American: 10.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 51.3%
Puerto Rican: 8.6%
Cuban: 1.7%
Dominican: 2.2%
Central American: 16.7%
South American: 14.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 58.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 39.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 5.6%
Caribbean: 3.0%
Other Black: 51.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 44.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 42.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.6%
Spanish: 10.3%
European & Indo-European: 4.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.8%
High School (9-12): 7.2%
College / Graduate: 5.2%
Not Enrolled: 72.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources