Union, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Union, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,716
Unemployment
13.1%
Poverty
26.2%
Median Home
$80,700
Median Income
$33,148
Median Rent
$713
Union SnackAbility
5
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Jobs
3/10
Housing
4
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
2
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
7
Union, SC Crime Report
526
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,953.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
196.38%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Union / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 526 | 6,953.1 | 3,251.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 79 | 1,044.3 | 530.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 26.4 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 66.1 | 59.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 68 | 898.9 | 420.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 447 | 5,908.8 | 2,721.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 70 | 925.3 | 448.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 347 | 4,586.9 | 1,991.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 30 | 396.6 | 282.1 | 246.0 |
Union, SC Cost Of Living
84
Union's Overall Cost Of Living
Union's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Union | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 46 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 105 | 100 | |
Union, SC Photos
Rankings for Union in South Carolina
Map Of Union, SC
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3
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4
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5
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Population over time in Union
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,716 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 7,878 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,926 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 8,081 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 8,144 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 8,191 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 8,284 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 8,362 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 8,435 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 8,485 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Union
| Race | Union | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.0% | 63.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 45.2% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 5.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Union
| Gender | Union | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Union for adults over 25
| Education | Union | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Union, South Carolina
| Income | Union | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.7% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.3% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 20.6% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.5% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.0% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.0% | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.9% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
