Union County, FL

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2021 Population

16,141

5.62% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.2

1.51% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17%

3.61% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$55,463

0.588% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$122,000

8.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Union County, FL had a population of 16.1k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $55,463. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Union County, FL grew from 15,282 to 16,141, a 5.62% increase and its median household income grew from $55,139 to $55,463, a 0.588% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Union County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (69%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.98%), White (Hispanic) (2.89%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.98%).

None of the households in Union County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Union County, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Union County, FL was $122,000, and the homeownership rate was 68.7%.

Most people in Union County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Union County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Union County, FL borders Alachua County, FL, Baker County, FL, Bradford County, FL, and Columbia County, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Union County, FL is home to a population of 16.1k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.09% of Union County, FL residents were born outside of the country (337 people).

In 2021, there were 3.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.1k people) in Union County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.92k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 965 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Union County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Union County, FL was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Union County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Union County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 39
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.92k ± 242
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
965 ± 237

5.87%

Hispanic Population

948 people

5.87% of the people in Union County, FL are hispanic (948 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Union County, FL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.09%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

337 people

2.26%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

345 people

As of 2021, 2.09% of Union County, FL residents (337 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Union County, FL was 2.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Union County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
658 ± 135
Gulf War (2001-)
200 ± 105
Gulf War (1990s)
197 ± 82

Union County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Union County, FL employs 4.17k people. The largest industries in Union County, FL are Public Administration (694 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (588 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (417 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,750), Transportation & Warehousing ($54,254), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,845).

Employment

Occupations

4.17k

2021 Value

± 466

7.09%

1 Year growth

± 14.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Union County, FL grew at a rate of 7.09%, from 3.89k employees to 4.17k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Union County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (620 people), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (413 people), and Management Occupations (358 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Union County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.17k

2021 Value

± 466

7.09%

1 Year growth

± 14.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Union County, FL grew at a rate of 7.09%, from 3.89k employees to 4.17k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Union County, FL, are Public Administration (694 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (588 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (417 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Union County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Union County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,949

Median earning men ± $8,675

$32,201

Median earning women ± $3,991

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($142,552), Other Services Except Public Administration ($57,717), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,286).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,361), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,919).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

55
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
35
Retail Trade
26
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Union County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 82.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.673%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (82.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.673%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Union County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Union County, FL was $122,000 in 2021, which is 0.498 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $112,600 to $122,000, a 8.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Union County, FL is 68.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Union County, FL have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Union County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$122,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,873

$2,791

Median Property Taxes

±$370

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Union County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Union County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.7%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.7% of the housing units in Union County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Union County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9603
Census Tract 9601

The following map shows all of the tracts in Union County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,463

Median Household Income

± $6,385

4.06k

Number of Households

± 458

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.06k households in Union County, FL grew to $55,463 from the previous year's value of $55,139.

The following chart displays the households in Union County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Union County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.8%)
Carpooled (6.91%)
Worked At Home (6.71%)

In 2021, 84.8% of workers in Union County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.91%) and those who worked at home (6.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Union County, FL have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.97% of the workforce in Union County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Union County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Union County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Union County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Union County, FL (1.76k out of 10.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Union County, FL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90% of the population of Union County, FL has health coverage, with 40.5% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 3.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Union County, FL see 3809 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.98% increase from the previous year (3735 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3036 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,809 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Union County, FL

Primary care physicians in Union County, FL see an average of 3,809 patients per year. This represents a 1.98% increase from the previous year (3,735 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Union County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.1% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 32.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.97%

Uninsured

40.5%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

3.21%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Union County, FL declined by 0.68% from 10% to 9.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Union County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 84.1 in Union County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Union County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.4% in Union County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Union County, FL.

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