Union County, FL

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Population

15,239

0.399% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

Median Age

39.5

Poverty Rate

22%

Median Household Income

$41,770

11.5% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$104,400

17.3% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

3,724

2% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Union County, FL had a population of 15.2k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $41,770. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Union County, FL declined from 15,300 to 15,239, a -0.399% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,460 to $41,770, a 11.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Union County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.76%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.26%). NaNk% of the people in Union County, FL speak a non-English language, and 98.1% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Union County, FL is $104,400, and the homeownership rate is 69.1%. Most people in Union County, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Union County, FL is 2 cars per household.

Union County, FL borders Alachua County, FL, Baker County, FL, Bradford County, FL, and Columbia County, FL.

United States Florida

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (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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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Union County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 80.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (17.8%), followed by Other (1.97%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (80.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (17.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.97%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 80.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (17.8%), followed by Other (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Union County, FL

80.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
82.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
81.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Florida colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

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 Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Union County, FL is home to a population of 15.2k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2018, 2.78% of Union County, FL residents were born outside of the country (424 people).

In 2018, there were 3.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.6k people) in Union County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 601 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Union County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 8
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.3k ± 137
White (Hispanic)
601 ± 73

5.51%

Hispanic Population

840 people

5.51% of the people in Union County, FL are hispanic (840 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.78%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

424 people

2.83%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

433 people

As of 2018, 2.78% of Union County, FL residents (424 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Union County, FL was 2.83%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Union County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.6

In 2018, the median age of all people in Union County, FL was 39.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 54. But people in Union County, FL are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Union County, FL residents was 40.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
951,787 ± 23,383 people
Haiti
321,904 ± 13,819 people
Mexico
272,262 ± 12,724 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 951,787 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 321,904 and Mexico with 272,262.

Citizenship

98.1%

2018 Citizenship

97.9%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.1% of Union County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Union County, FL was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Union County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
817 ± 126
Gulf War (1990s)
206 ± 82
Gulf War (2001-)
189 ± 95

Union County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Union County, FL is $41,770. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Union County, FL was Census Tract 9603 with a value of $42,028, followed by Census Tract 9602 and Census Tract 9601, with respective values of $41,795 and $38,456.

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,078. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Union County, FL employs 3.72k people. The largest industries in Union County, FL are Public Administration (677 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (498 people), and Retail Trade (379 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($60,324), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,046), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($50,565).

Wages

Median Household Income

$41,770

2018 value

± $2,853

11.5%

1 Year Growth

± 15.6%

Households in Union County, FL have a median annual income of $41,770, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $37,460 in 2017, which represents a 11.5% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Union County, FL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

$58,931

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $842

$44,078

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $574

In 2017, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Florida

Asian
$54,227 ± $3,227
Alaska Native
$50,175 ± $47,169
White
$47,927 ± $556

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Florida.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Union County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI in Florida

0.471

2016 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2017, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.259% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9603
Census Tract 9602
Census Tract 9601

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Union County, FL was Census Tract 9603 with a value of $42,028, followed by Census Tract 9602 and Census Tract 9601, with respective values of $41,795 and $38,456.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Union County, FL (2.13k out of 9.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,626 ± 219
Black
383 ± 153
Hispanic
148 ± 123

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Union County, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.72k

2018 Value

± 378

-2%

1 Year decline

± 14.8%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Union County, FL declined at a rate of -2%, from 3.8k employees to 3.72k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Union County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (459 people), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (424 people), and Transportation Occupations (268 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Union County, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Union County, FL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (459 people), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (424 people), and Transportation Occupations (268 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Union County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (11.8 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.23 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.94 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Union County, FL, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($56,806), Community & Social Service Occupations ($52,500), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($52,115).

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.72k

2018 Value

± 378

-2%

1 Year decline

± 14.8%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Union County, FL declined at a rate of -2%, from 3.8k employees to 3.72k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Union County, FL, are Public Administration (677 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (498 people), and Retail Trade (379 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Union County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Union County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Union County, FL, by number of employees, are Public Administration (677 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (498 people), and Retail Trade (379 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Union County, FL has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.22 times higher than expected), Public Administration (3.91 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.66 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Union County, FL, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing ($60,324), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,046), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($50,565).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $57.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($44.9B) and Gasoline ($41.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$457B

2015 Value in Florida

$714B

Projected 2045 Value in Florida

56.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound Florida trade was $457B. This is expected to increase 56.2% to $714B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$17.7B
Texas
$15.1B
California
$10.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $17.7B, followed by Texas with $15.1B and California and $10.7B.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Union County, FL was $104,400 in 2018, which is 0.455 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $89,000 to $104,400, a 17.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Union County, FL is 69.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Union County, FL have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Union County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$104,400

2018 Median

± $16,196

$89,000

2017 Median

± $12,968

In 2018, the median property value in Union County, FL grew to to $104,400 from the previous year's value of $89,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Union County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Union County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$41,770

Median Household Income

± $2,853

3.89k

Number of Households

± 386

In 2018, the median household income of the 3.89k households in Union County, FL grew to $41,770 from the previous year's value of $37,460.

The following chart displays the households in Union County, FL 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Union County, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Union County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

69.1%

2018 Homeownership

67.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 69.1% of the housing units in Union County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Union County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Union County, FL have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% of the workforce in Union County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Union County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
78.3%
Carpooled
11.6%
Worked At Home
3.74%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Union County, FL was Drove Alone (78.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (11.6%) and those who Worked At Home (3.74%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Union County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Union County, FL have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

87.6% of the population of Union County, FL has health coverage, with 39.1% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 2.07% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Union County, FL see 3808 patients per year on average, which represents a 50.4% increase from the previous year (2532 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5047 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1682 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.9%). Additionally, Liberty County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,808 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Union County, FL

Primary care physicians in Union County, FL see an average of 3,808 patients per year. This represents a 50.4% increase from the previous year (2,532 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.4%

Uninsured

39.1%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

2.07%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Union County, FL grew by 0.831% from 12.3% to 12.4%.

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