Union, SC Demographics
A map of Union's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 4,023 | 49.2% |
White | 3,660 | 44.8% |
Multiracial | 284 | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 141 | 1.7% |
Asian | 34 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 32 | 0.4% |
Union, South Carolina had a population of 8,174 in 2020. It was 44.8% White, 49.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.5% 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 475 places in South Carolina, Union is the 72nd 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
3,660 residents of Union identify as White, or 44.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Union less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Union is ranked #327 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Union is more White than neighboring Carlisle (7.2% White). Union is less White than neighboring Monarch Mill (75.5% White), Buffalo (76% White), Jonesville (67.3% White), and Lockhart (88.8% White).
Union's Black Population
4,023 residents of Union identify as Black, or 49.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Union considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Union is ranked #115 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Union is more Black than neighboring Monarch Mill (18.9% Black), Buffalo (16.2% Black), Jonesville (25% Black), and Lockhart (1.8% Black). Union is less Black than neighboring Carlisle (89.4% Black).
Union's Asian Population
34 residents of Union identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Union roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Union is ranked #249 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Union is more Asian than neighboring Monarch Mill (0.2% Asian), Jonesville (0.2% Asian), Lockhart (0% Asian), and Carlisle (0.3% Asian). Union is less Asian than neighboring Buffalo (0.5% Asian).
Union's Hispanic Population
141 residents of Union identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Union slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Union is ranked #366 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Union is more Hispanic than neighboring Monarch Mill (1.6% Hispanic), Lockhart (0.8% Hispanic), and Carlisle (0.3% Hispanic). Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Buffalo (4.1% Hispanic), and Jonesville (3.2% Hispanic).
Union's Native American/Other Population
32 residents of Union identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Union roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Union is ranked #332 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Union is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monarch Mill (0.2% Native American/Other), Buffalo (0% Native American/Other), and Carlisle (0.3% Native American/Other). Union is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jonesville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lockhart (1.3% Native American/Other).
Union's Multiracial Population
284 residents of Union identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Union roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Union is ranked #229 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Union is more Multiracial than neighboring Buffalo (3.2% Multiracial), and Carlisle (2.5% Multiracial). Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Monarch Mill (3.6% Multiracial), Jonesville (3.6% Multiracial), and Lockhart (7.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.