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Union County Public Schools
Union County Public Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 250,958. The median household income is $102,900 and the median age is 39.2.
250,958
Population
397
People / sq mi
$102,900
Median Income
39.2
Median Age
Union County Public Schools covers 633 sq mi of land at 396.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 47.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$102,900
Median Household Income
$46,949
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$417,300
Median Home Value
$1,496
Median Rent
81.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.9%
High School+
40.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Union County Public Schools serves a community with a population of 250,958 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Union County Public Schools is $102,900, with a per capita income of $46,949. The poverty rate is 5.6%.
Union County Public Schools is 69.2% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 47.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Union County Public Schools, 90.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Union County Public Schools is $417,300, with a median rent of $1,496. The homeownership rate is 81.6%.
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Data for Union County Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3704620).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.