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Population Review

Union County, IL — Population & Demographics

Union County, IL has a population of 16,972. The median household income is $56,420 and the median age is 44.3.

16,972

Population

$56,420

Median Income

$131,700

Median Home Value

44.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White90.5%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$56,420

Median Household Income

$31,962

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment

Housing

$131,700

Median Home Value

$658

Median Rent

76.8%

Homeownership

Education

87.0%

High School+

20.9%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Union County, IL has a population of 16,972 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Union County, IL is $56,420.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.