Union, MO

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2021 Population
12,108
1.48% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
34.8
2.05% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
8.27%
10.3% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$62,815
15.1% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$160,500
5.04% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
5,971
0.185% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Union, MO had a population of 12.1k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $62,815. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Union, MO grew from 11,931 to 12,108, a 1.48% increase and its median household income grew from $54,585 to $62,815, a 15.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Union, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.09%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%), White (Hispanic) (2.3%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.892%).

None of the households in Union, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Union, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Union, MO are East Central College (579 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Union, MO was $160,500, and the homeownership rate was 61%.

Most people in Union, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Union, MO was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Union, MO is home to a population of 12.1k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.942% of Union, MO residents were born outside of the country (114 people).

In 2021, there were 21.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.8k people) in Union, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 495 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 293 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.4%
2021 Citizenship
99.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Union, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Union, MO was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Union, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    10.8k ± 477
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    495 ± 357
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    293 ± 203
3.11%
Hispanic Population
376 people

In 2021, there were 21.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.8k people) in Union, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 495 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 293 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.11% of the people in Union, MO are hispanic (376 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Union, MO as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    38,663 ± 4,812 people
  2. India
    21,758 ± 3,615 people
  3. China
    18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.942%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
114 people
2%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
239 people

As of 2021, 0.942% of Union, MO residents (114 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Union, MO was 2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    199 ± 94
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    164 ± 96
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    107 ± 93

Union, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Union, MO employs 5.97k people. The largest industries in Union, MO are Manufacturing (1,551 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (772 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (622 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,036), Transportation & Warehousing ($66,202), and Public Administration ($51,156).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

5.97k
2021 Value
± 726
0.185%
1 Year growth
± 16.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Union, MO grew at a rate of 0.185%, from 5.96k employees to 5.97k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Union, MO, are Production Occupations (816 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (724 people), and Management Occupations (568 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Union, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

5.97k
2021 Value
± 726
0.185%
1 Year growth
± 16.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Union, MO grew at a rate of 0.185%, from 5.96k employees to 5.97k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Union, MO, are Manufacturing (1,551 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (772 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (622 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Union, MO, though some of these residents may live in Union, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,688
Median earning men ± $3,277
$32,969
Median earning women ± $6,293

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,597), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,404), and Public Administration ($55,334).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,613), Manufacturing ($45,063), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,113).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $32.3B
  2. $30.8B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B
2020 Value in Missouri
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Missouri
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $24.9B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Union, MO awarded 579 degrees. The student population of Union, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,014 male students and 1,643 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Union, MO are White (524 and 90.5%), followed by Two or More Races (17 and 2.94%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 1.9%), and Black or African American (10 and 1.73%).

The largest universities in Union, MO by number of degrees awarded are East Central College (579 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Union, MO are General Studies (254 and 43.9%), Registered Nursing (44 and 7.6%), and Technical Teacher Education (29 and 5.01%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,657 students enrolled in Union, MO, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,414 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 254 degree-majors awarded
  2. 44 degree-majors awarded
  3. 29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Union, MO was General Studies with 254 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Union, MO according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
579 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Central College with 579 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 248 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Union, MO, which is 0.749 times less than the 331 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 524 degrees mean that there were 30.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 17 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,744) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($648) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Union, MO was $160,500 in 2021, which is 0.655 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $152,800 to $160,500, a 5.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Union, MO is 61%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Union, MO have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Union, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$160,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$13,453
$2,810
Median Property Taxes
±$419

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Union, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Union, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

61%
Homeownership
2021
62.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 61% of the housing units in Union, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Union, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Union, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$62,815
Median Household Income
± $5,405
4.61k
Number of Households
± 570

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.61k households in Union, MO grew to $62,815 from the previous year's value of $54,585.

The following chart displays the households in Union, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Union, MO is from Missouri.
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (80.8%)
  2. Carpooled (11.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.32%)

In 2021, 80.8% of workers in Union, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (5.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

25.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Union, MO have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% of the workforce in Union, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Union, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Union, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

8.27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Union, MO (975 out of 11.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Union, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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90.4% of the population of Union, MO has health coverage, with 56.8% on employee plans, 7.59% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, MO see 1552 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.323% increase from the previous year (1547 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2089 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 725 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,552 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, MO

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, MO see an average of 1,552 patients per year. This represents a 0.323% increase from the previous year (1,547 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Franklin County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 24.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

9.57%
Uninsured
56.8%
Employer Coverage
7.59%
Medicaid
12%
Medicare
12.9%
Non-Group
1.05%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Union, MO declined by 4.57% from 10% to 9.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Union, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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