Union County, NC
Living in Union County
Bikeability6
Walkability9
Commute33
Public Transit9
Affordability51
Public Safety88
Airports64
Hospitals36
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
231kPopulation+41k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
80%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black11%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
32 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$241kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$785Median Monthly Rent+$163 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200934%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Union County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Union County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
Feb | 44 | 4 | 1 |
Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
May | 68 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 43 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union County, NC
Tabernacle Christian School
2 miles, E
Arborbrook Christian Academy
9 miles, W
Abundant Life Christian Academy
9 miles, NW
Weddington Christian Academy
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Union County, NC
Wingate University
5 miles, E
Queens University of Charlotte
22 miles, NW
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
24 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union County, NC
Atrium Health Union
1 miles, S
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
14 miles, NW
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
17 miles, NW
Rebound Behavioral Health
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Union County, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
28 miles, NW
Florence Regional Airport
72 miles, SE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
80 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
84 miles, NE