Union County

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Union County came to be in 1813, carved out of Northumberland County. One of America’s first senators, William Maclay, assisted with much of the survey work defining the county. Lewisburg is its largest borough and county seat. Like the communities of adjacent Snyder County, Lewisburg grew with the Pennsylvania Canal system and railroads to flourish in the lumber and iron ore trade. As these industries lessened, farming for dairy products, field grains, and poultry took their place, along with manufacturing furniture, cabinets, yarn, and apparel.

Union County is populated by folks with deep German roots amidst beautiful rolling, wooded hills and valleys, with the Susquehanna River running through it. Visit Mifflinburg’s Christkindl Market for a taste of life here. 

Get out and about in Union County and read about the wonderful possibilities from the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Union County41,62444,94742,66042,414

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Population by Age

Population2024
0-41,981
5-92,217
10-142,203
15-193,466
20-244,078
25-292,229
30-342,620
35-392,668
40-442,813
45-492,455
50-542,501
55-592,434
60-642,552
65-692,342
70-742,076
75-791,626
80-841,146
85+1,253
18+34,922
Median Age40

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Population by Race

Union County2024
Total42,660.00
White Alone85.98%
Black Alone6.1%
American Indian Alone0.24%
Asian Alone2.14%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race1.49%
Two or More Races4.02%
Hispanic Origin5.00%
Diversity Index32.60

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Growth Rate

Union County2024 - 2029
Population-0.12%
Households-0.06%
Families-0.13%
Median Household Income4%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households13,17814,76514,46314,417
Housing Units14,68516,99716,07415,999
Owner Occupied Units10,47710,522
Renter Occupied Units3,9863,895
Vacant Units1,6111,582

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Home Value

Union County20242029
Median Home Value$238,408$250,517
Average Home Value$315,655$334,079
<$50,000448391
$50,000 - $99,999429376
$100,000 - $149,9991,2241,074
$150,000 - $199,9991,7011,500
$200,000 - $249,9991,8591,897
$250,000 - $299,9991,3641,402
$300,000 - $399,9991,6221,830
$400,000 - $499,999740832
$500,000 - $749,999541608
$1,000,000 +149167

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later774
2000-20091,373
1990-19992,157
1980-19892,018
1970-19792,287
1960-19691,287
1950-19591,534
1940-1949861
1939 or Before3,888

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

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Income

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Income

Union County20242029
Median Household$65,531$78,652
Average Household$95,202$111,079
Per Capita$32,926$38,409

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Household Income

Union County2024
<$15,0001,097
$15,000 - $24,9991,250
$25,000 - $34,9991,199
$35,000 - $49,9991,961
$50,000 - $74,9992,453
$75,000 - $99,9991,706
$100,000 - $149,9992,355
$150,000 - $199,9991,272
$200,000+1,165

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+16,432
In-County Residents10,687
Out-of-County Residents5,644
Drive Alone12,153
Carpooled1,372
Public Transport44
Work at Home1,083
Motorcycle3
Bicycle268
Walked1,395
Other114
Less than 5 minutes759
5-9 minutes2,742
10-14 minutes2,980
15-19 minutes2,905
20-24 minutes1,678
25-29 minutes1,160
30-34 minutes1,333
35-39 minutes242
40-44 minutes506
45-59 minutes557
60-89 minutes327
90+ minutes160
Average Travel Time19

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees21,198
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt135
Mining177
Utilities50
Construction949
Manufacturing1,930
Wholesale Trade573
  
Retail Trade2,088
  
Transportation/Warehouse499
Information162
  
Finance & Insurance529
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing401
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv772
Legal Services166
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises110
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt254
Educational Services1,003
HealthCare/Social Assist5,497
Arts/Entertainment/Rec315
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,983
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,552
Auto Repair/Maintenance182
Public Administration Emp2,161

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

Educational Attainment (25+)

Union County2024
<9th Grade1,137
Some High School2,551
GED2,800
Graduated High School9,257
Some College/No Degree3,125
Associates Degree2,294
Bachelor's Degree3,939
Graduate Degree3,612

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,776
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus38
Mining Bus4
Utilities Bus4
Construction Bus144
Manufacturing Bus73
Wholesale Trade Bus58
  
Retail Trade Bus254
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus38
Information Bus28
  
Finance & Insurance Bus85
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus58
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus125
Legal Services Bus33
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus56
Educational Services Bus42
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus179
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus49
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus120
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus270
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus40
Public Administration Bus89

Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23

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