Union, KY Demographics

A map of Union's Population by Race

Union, Kentucky had a population of 7,416 in 2020. It was 84.4% White, 2.3% Black, 5.7% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Union, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Union is the 63rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Union's White Population

6,258 residents of Union identify as White, or 84.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Union roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Union is ranked #417 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Union is more White than neighboring Florence (75.2% White), Elsmere (74.8% White), and Burlington (84.1% White). Union is less White than neighboring Oakbrook (85.7% White), and Walton (88.8% White).

Union's Black Population

172 residents of Union identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Union slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Union is ranked #225 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Union is more Black than neighboring Walton (1.2% Black). Union is less Black than neighboring Florence (8.1% Black), Elsmere (6.1% Black), and Burlington (4.4% Black).

Union's Asian Population

426 residents of Union identify as Asian, or 5.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Union roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Union is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Union is more Asian than neighboring Florence (2.7% Asian), Oakbrook (2.6% Asian), Elsmere (1% Asian), Burlington (1.5% Asian), and Walton (1.2% Asian).

Union's Hispanic Population

272 residents of Union identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Union roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Union is ranked #157 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Union is more Hispanic than neighboring Walton (3.3% Hispanic). Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Florence (8.7% Hispanic), Oakbrook (4.4% Hispanic), Elsmere (10.7% Hispanic), and Burlington (4.7% Hispanic).

Union's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Union identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Union roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Union is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Union is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florence (0.8% Native American/Other), Oakbrook (0.8% Native American/Other), Elsmere (0.9% Native American/Other), Burlington (0.7% Native American/Other), and Walton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Union's Multiracial Population

251 residents of Union identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Union roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Union is ranked #308 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Florence (4.5% Multiracial), Oakbrook (4.2% Multiracial), Elsmere (6.5% Multiracial), Burlington (4.7% Multiracial), and Walton (5% Multiracial).

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