Union County, SC

Living in Union County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 10
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 59
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 20
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Schools 18
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Residents

27k Population -1.6k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black30%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate40%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$7.7k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$80k Median Home Value +$5.7k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$420 Median Monthly Rent +$77 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Union County

United States45
South Carolina43

Property Crime in Union County

United States48
South Carolina52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 4 1
Feb 45 4 1
Mar 52 4 0
Apr 60 3 0
May 68 3 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 52 4 0
Dec 43 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Union County, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Union County, SC

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Westminster Day School
24 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Union County, SC

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Presbyterian College
21 miles, SW
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Converse College
25 miles, NW
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Limestone College
25 miles, N
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Wofford College
26 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Union County, SC

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Union Medical Center
2 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Union County, SC

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