Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Union, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,781

Median Agei

33.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.5%11,056

Two or More

7.5%954

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%314

Black

2.2%284

Asian

1.3%164

Other

0%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%411

High School Diploma

28.6%2,375

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%591

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%1,352

Associate's Degree

10.5%874

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%1,456

Master's Degree

3.5%289

Professional Degree

2.1%175

Doctorate

0.6%53

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

23.7%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$205,200

Median Renti

$858

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.6%3,024

Renter-Occupied

39.4%1,966

Total Units

5,399

Homeownership

60.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%97

$50K–$100K

2.4%72

$100K–$150K

13.2%400

$150K–$200K

28%848

$200K–$300K

43.5%1,316

$300K–$500K

9.6%291

Rent Distribution

Under $500

153

$500–$750

476

$750–$1,000

643

$1,000–$1,250

409

$1,250–$1,500

144

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%117

2010–2019

16.4%888

2000–2009

25.5%1,379

1990–1999

15.7%848

1980–1989

9.6%517

1970–1979

5.8%314

1960–1969

7.4%401

1950–1959

5.9%318

1940–1949

3.4%185

1939 or earlier

8%432

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85.3%4,255

Utility Gas

9.9%492

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%123

No Fuel

1.5%73

Fuel Oil

0.7%36

Other

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,435

Mean Household Incomei

$84,927

Per Capita Incomei

$33,416

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

6,657

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%93

$10K–$15K

1.2%62

$15K–$20K

2.7%134

$20K–$25K

4.4%218

$25K–$30K

2.3%116

$30K–$35K

4%198

$35K–$40K

7.9%393

$40K–$45K

5%248

$45K–$50K

3.1%157

$50K–$60K

6.9%343

$60K–$75K

12%600

$75K–$100K

14.9%742

$100K–$125K

15.5%773

$125K–$150K

8.4%419

$150K–$200K

3.9%196

$200K+

6%298

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

123

Residentsi

181

Avg. Tenant Renti

$466/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers111 homes68% occupied$457/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC12 homes98% occupied$546/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,435/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

77.6%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

21.5%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

80.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.5% of subsidized households are minority

47.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1791.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Germany

China

Canada

Korea

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,295

Avg. Commutei

24.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,348

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

842(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.2%Insured

7.8%Uninsured

Union, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026