Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC

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2023 Population

118,021

1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.7

0.761% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.6%

8.59% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$68,041

7.08% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$250,400

12.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

50,671

0.0552% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC had a population of 118k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $68,041. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC grew from 116,848 to 118,021, a 1% increase and its median household income grew from $63,544 to $68,041, a 7.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.6%), Other (Hispanic) (7.93%), White (Hispanic) (3.07%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%).

14.7% of the households in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC 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.

94.1% of the residents in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are Wingate University (849 degrees awarded in 2022) and South Piedmont Community College (603 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was $250,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC borders Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC, Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, Chester, Fairfield & Lancaster Counties PUMA, SC, and Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 118k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.42% of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (9.94k people).

In 2023, there were 2.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.5k people) in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.36k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are Spanish (14,614 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (258 households), and Russian (228 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,556

Women

50.1%

58,279

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 116,835 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.1%

2023 Citizenship

93.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.1% of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
70.5k ± 2.01k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.5k ± 1.32k
Other (Hispanic)
9.36k ± 1.36k

14.5%

Hispanic Population

17.1k people

14.5% of the people in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are hispanic (17.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,676 ± 1,804 people
Guatemala
613 ± 606 people
El Salvador
481 ± 537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 5,676 Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Guatemala with 613 and El Salvador with 481.

Foreign-Born Population

8.42%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.94k people

8.34%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

9.75k people

As of 2023, 8.42% of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC residents (9.94k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was 8.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
14,614 households (13.1%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
258 households (0.232%)
Russian
228 households (0.205%)

14.7% of the households in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 13.1% of the households in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,158 ± 311
Gulf War (1990s)
1,119 ± 257
Gulf War (2001-)
1,085 ± 324

Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC employs 50.7k people. The largest industries in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are Construction (5,425 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,815 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,787 people), and the highest paying industries are Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($215,803), Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing ($135,234), and Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($126,998).

Males in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,919. The income inequality in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,217

Women

47.5%

27,886

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 53,103 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

50.7k

2022 Value

−0.0552%

1 Year decline

± −0.0552%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.0552%, from 50.7k employees to 50.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,750 people), Other managers (1,412 people), and Customer service representatives (1,320 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.7k

2022 Value

−0.0552%

1 Year decline

± −0.0552%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.0552%, from 50.7k employees to 50.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,425 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,815 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,787 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,457

Median earning men ± $1,734

$36,107

Median earning women ± $1,881

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,958), Information ($70,795), and Public Administration ($69,444).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($64,405), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,068), and Construction ($53,135).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC awarded 1,452 degrees. The student population of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,484 male students and 4,250 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are White (876 and 61.5%), followed by Black or African American (248 and 17.4%), Hispanic or Latino (121 and 8.49%), and Unknown (68 and 4.77%).

The largest universities in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Wingate University (849 and 58.5%) and South Piedmont Community College (603 and 41.5%).

The most popular majors in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (203 and 14%), General Business Administration & Management (110 and 7.58%), and Pharmacy (80 and 5.51%).

The median tuition cost in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $40,706.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 4.74%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,734 (36.9% men and 63.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,734 students enrolled in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,511 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
52 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
40 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
64 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was General Psychology with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wingate University
849 degrees awarded
South Piedmont Community College
603 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wingate University with 849 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 528 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, which is 0.571 times less than the 924 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 876 degrees mean that there were 3.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 248 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,706) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($191) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,404) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.39% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.93% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30k), Some college (20.7k), and Secondary Education (17.4k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was $250,400 in 2023, which is 0.825 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $222,200 to $250,400, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC is $68,041. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

Housing

Property

$250,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,009

$30,751

Median Property Taxes

±$1,345

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 (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2023

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.8% of the housing units in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,041

Median Household Income

± $3,905

42.2k

Number of Households

± 1,673

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.2k households in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC grew to $68,041 from the previous year's value of $63,544.

The following chart displays the households in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC 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.

Wage Distribution

0.411

2022 Wage GINI in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC

0.415

2021 Wage GINI in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.826% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Carpooled (14.8%)
Worked At Home (8.21%)

In 2023, 74.9% of workers in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.8%) and those who worked at home (8.21%).

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.

Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC (15.4k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.2% of the population of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.8%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC declined by 4.16% from 13.3% to 12.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.