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Union, KY
City in Boone County, Kentucky.
Population
7,642
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,987
ZIP codes
0
Union and its ZIP codes
Union at a glance
- Union is about 17 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 59th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $136,712 a year, about 2.1 times the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $411,500 (about 2 times the Kentucky figure) and median rent is $1,657 a month.
Local data for Union, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Union, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$136,712
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$411,500
Median rent
$1,657/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
58.9%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,896), Irish Americans (1,048), French Americans (465).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Union.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,495
105,521 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,196
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$854M
FY 2026, $6,283 per person
How people get to work
Union, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home21.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Union, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
488
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Union
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlorenceCity | 2.7 mi | 11.2 |
| OakbrookCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.2 |
| ElsmereCity | 4.9 mi | 2.6 |
| BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 8.8 |
| ErlangerCity | 5.9 mi | 8.4 |
| WaltonCity | 6.9 mi | 4.8 |
| EdgewoodCity | 7.2 mi | 4.3 |
| IndependenceCity | 7.3 mi | 17.7 |
| Crestview HillsCity | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| HebronCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Lakeside ParkCity | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| BelleviewCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Villa HillsCity | 8.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Crescent SpringsCity | 8.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Fort MitchellCity | 9 mi | 3.1 |
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 12.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Union, KY in?
- Union is in Boone County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Union, KY?
- About 7,642 people live in Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Union?
- Nearby places include Florence (2.7 mi), Oakbrook (3.1 mi), Elsmere (4.9 mi), Burlington (5.2 mi), Erlanger (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023