Union County Demographics

A map of Union County's Population by Race

Union County, North Carolina had a population of 238,267 in 2020. It was 67.6% White, 11.1% Black, 4.0% Asian, 12.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Union County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Union County is the 8th most populous county of the 100 counties in North Carolina.

Union County's White Population

161,113 residents of Union County identify as White, or 67.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Union County slightly larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Union County is ranked #48 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Union County is more White than neighboring Mecklenburg County (44.7% White), Cabarrus County (59.2% White), and Anson County (48% White). Union County is less White than neighboring Stanly County (77.8% White).

Union County's Black Population

26,500 residents of Union County identify as Black, or 11.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Union County slightly less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Union County is ranked #60 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Union County is less Black than neighboring Lancaster County (19.9% Black), Mecklenburg County (29.1% Black), Cabarrus County (18.5% Black), Stanly County (11.2% Black), and Anson County (44.6% Black).

Union County's Asian Population

9,516 residents of Union County identify as Asian, or 4.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Union County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Union County is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Union County is more Asian than neighboring Lancaster County (1.8% Asian), Stanly County (1.8% Asian), and Anson County (1% Asian). Union County is less Asian than neighboring Mecklenburg County (6.4% Asian), and Cabarrus County (5.3% Asian).

Union County's Hispanic Population

30,110 residents of Union County identify as Hispanic, or 12.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Union County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Union County is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Union County is more Hispanic than neighboring Lancaster County (6.6% Hispanic), Cabarrus County (12.1% Hispanic), Stanly County (4.9% Hispanic), and Anson County (3% Hispanic). Union County is less Hispanic than neighboring Mecklenburg County (15.2% Hispanic).

Union County's Native American/Other Population

1,930 residents of Union County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Union County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Union County is ranked #38 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Union County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lancaster County (0.6% Native American/Other), Stanly County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Anson County (0.6% Native American/Other). Union County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mecklenburg County (0.9% Native American/Other).

Union County's Multiracial Population

9,098 residents of Union County identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Union County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Union County is ranked #35 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Union County is more Multiracial than neighboring Lancaster County (3.5% Multiracial), Mecklenburg County (3.6% Multiracial), Stanly County (3.7% Multiracial), and Anson County (2.8% Multiracial). Union County is less Multiracial than neighboring Cabarrus County (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.