Population 465 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Union Furnace
Household size in Union Furnace
| Period | Union Furnace | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Union Furnace has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.70, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Union Furnace
| Period | Union Furnace | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.5 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +13.5 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Union Furnace skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Union Furnace
| Period | Union Furnace | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Union Furnace than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Union Furnace
Renters in Union Furnace
| Period | Union Furnace | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Union Furnace is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Union Furnace
| Period | Union Furnace | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 0.8% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −18.1 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Union Furnace: just 0.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Union Furnace
| Period | Union Furnace | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Union Furnace is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Union Furnace
| Period | Union Furnace | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $422 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $842 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $903 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,031 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$609 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Union Furnace costs $1,031 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 44.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Union Furnace
Bachelor's degrees in Union Furnace
| Period | Union Furnace | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Union Furnace: 6.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Union Furnace
| Period | Union Furnace | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Union Furnace: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Union Furnace
| Period | Union Furnace | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Union Furnace has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Union Furnace compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Furnace | 2.46 | 52.5 | 10.0% | 16.4% | 0.8% | 1995 | $1,031 | 6.0% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| Haydenville | 2.44 | 40.4 | 16.0% | 26.3% | 8.5% | 1983 | $851 | 14.7% | 90.7% | 3.2% |
| Ewing | 2.35 | 50.2 | 6.1% | 16.9% | 10.0% | 1992 | $926 | 8.8% | 87.4% | 1.3% |
| New Plymouth | 2.43 | 50.0 | 8.5% | 13.9% | 3.6% | 1987 | $1,023 | 8.9% | 82.5% | 10.3% |
| East Clayton | 2.31 | 43.4 | 9.2% | 34.5% | 12.7% | 1963 | $582 | 9.2% | 79.7% | 1.4% |
| Ilesboro | 2.12 | 48.8 | 3.9% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 1992 | $848 | 12.7% | 85.3% | 0.0% |
| Connett | 2.31 | 40.8 | 1.0% | 45.7% | 15.0% | 1988 | $609 | 6.1% | 81.2% | 5.0% |
| Logan | 2.46 | 41.0 | 15.0% | 25.6% | 10.5% | 1976 | $833 | 13.2% | 90.0% | 5.3% |
| Nelsonville | 2.46 | 37.6 | 11.5% | 47.2% | 18.7% | 1960 | $798 | 11.6% | 87.8% | 10.1% |
| Carbon Hill | 1.85 | 56.4 | 10.3% | 28.1% | 8.5% | 1983 | $983 | 7.4% | 89.4% | 3.6% |
| Orland | 2.40 | 48.6 | 7.9% | 11.5% | 5.3% | 1978 | $1,030 | 11.3% | 69.3% | 17.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Union Furnace. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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