Population 24,965 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Union
Household size in Union
| Period | Union | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.05 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Union are large by national standards, averaging 2.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has edged down from 3.02 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only seven of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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
| Period | Union | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 39.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.9 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Union are younger than 41.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Cincinnati area as a whole, where the median age is 39.5. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Union | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Union than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Union has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Kentucky cities.
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
Renters in Union
| Period | Union | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 32.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 33.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 31.7% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Union is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Only three of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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
| Period | Union | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Union: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Union has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Kentucky cities.
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
| Period | Union | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1974 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1977 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Union has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Kentucky city with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
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
| Period | Union | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,136 | $826 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,634 | $888 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,788 | $987 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,794 | $1,263 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$658 | +$437 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Union costs $1,794 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $658 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northeast.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Union
| Period | Union | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0% | 29.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.7% | 30.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 34.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.6% | 37.0% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Union is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (51.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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
| Period | Union | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 87.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 89.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 91.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 92.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Union: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Union has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
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
| Period | Union | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Union has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 13 of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 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 | 2.97 | 41.2 | 8.9% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 2002 | $1,794 | 51.6% | 95.8% | 2.5% |
| Florence | 2.60 | 39.9 | 13.1% | 34.5% | 5.4% | 1988 | $1,478 | 28.1% | 91.1% | 3.8% |
| Walton | 3.09 | 35.7 | 12.6% | 19.6% | 7.3% | 1994 | $1,380 | 34.4% | 93.0% | 3.2% |
| Beaverlick | 3.10 | 41.5 | 6.1% | 13.5% | 13.9% | 1985 | $1,206 | 35.1% | 87.8% | 0.9% |
| Constance | 2.12 | 37.7 | 6.5% | 37.5% | 5.9% | 1974 | $1,091 | 18.7% | 91.0% | 1.7% |
| Elsmere | 2.65 | 32.0 | 9.7% | 28.2% | 8.1% | 1974 | $1,218 | 24.4% | 91.2% | 4.2% |
| Burlington | 2.90 | 37.5 | 9.0% | 21.4% | 4.8% | 1999 | $1,462 | 33.4% | 94.6% | 3.6% |
| Erlanger | 2.45 | 38.5 | 12.1% | 29.9% | 5.8% | 1975 | $1,191 | 32.4% | 92.4% | 3.0% |
| Independence | 3.03 | 35.7 | 11.9% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 1995 | $1,524 | 34.5% | 95.1% | 4.8% |
| Edgewood | 2.59 | 44.2 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 1976 | $1,077 | 51.8% | 96.3% | 3.0% |
| Hamilton | 2.86 | 41.4 | 8.9% | 11.8% | 20.9% | 1978 | $1,170 | 23.7% | 84.7% | 3.0% |
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. 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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