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, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,401

Median Agei

48.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.1%5,192

Two or More

2.3%125

Other

0.7%36

Black

0.6%31

Asian

0.3%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%183

High School Diploma

29.9%1,234

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%230

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%615

Associate's Degree

14.1%580

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%676

Master's Degree

4.7%192

Professional Degree

2.3%95

Doctorate

0.7%29

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

24%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$178,700

Median Renti

$981

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.2%2,244

Renter-Occupied

15.8%420

Total Units

2,688

Homeownership

84.2%

Vacancy Rate

0.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

13%292

$50K–$100K

14.3%320

$100K–$150K

6.2%140

$150K–$200K

23.1%519

$200K–$300K

30.5%685

$300K–$500K

9.8%221

$500K–$1M

3%67

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

184

$1,000–$1,250

140

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

4.1%109

2010–2019

2.2%60

2000–2009

9.5%255

1990–1999

7.9%212

1980–1989

8.3%222

1970–1979

10.8%290

1960–1969

18.6%500

1950–1959

13.8%372

1940–1949

12.9%348

1939 or earlier

11.9%320

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.6%2,201

Electricity

9.2%246

Fuel Oil

6.9%184

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%19

Wood

0.5%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,071

Mean Household Incomei

$75,367

Per Capita Incomei

$38,340

Poverty Ratei

15%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

2,648

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%80

$10K–$15K

4.3%114

$15K–$20K

5.6%149

$20K–$25K

9%240

$25K–$30K

3.1%83

$30K–$35K

3%79

$35K–$40K

5.9%156

$40K–$45K

1.4%37

$45K–$50K

3.7%98

$50K–$60K

10.3%275

$60K–$75K

12.6%336

$75K–$100K

14.3%381

$100K–$125K

5%134

$125K–$150K

5.2%138

$150K–$200K

10.6%283

$200K+

3%81

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

370.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,386

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,540

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

428(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured