Demographics & People — Union, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,494 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
| Median Age | 39.5 |
| Total Households | 2,484 |
| Family Households | 2,251 |
| Average Household Size | 3.02 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0715 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,944 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 103 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 2,554 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,453 |
| English | 1,439 |
| Irish | 1,163 |
| Other groups | 1,072 |
| American | 532 |
| French (except Basque) | 532 |
| Italian | 205 |
| European | 202 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 193 |
Language
| English Only | 6,813 |
| Spanish | 88 |
| Population 5+ | 7,101 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 449 |
| Population 18+ | 5,303 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 21.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Union, Kentucky.