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Union, SC
City in Union County, South Carolina.
Population
8,079
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
990
ZIP codes
0
Union and its ZIP codes
Union at a glance
- Union is about 5.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 77th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $31,914 a year, 54% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,400 (58% below South Carolina) and median rent is $832 a month.
Local data for Union, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Union, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,914
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$109,400
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (338), Irish Americans (333), Venezuelan Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Union.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,848
7,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,154
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$207M
FY 2026, $7,589 per person
How people get to work
Union, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled20.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Union, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
414
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
44.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Union, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.5%
U.S. 33.3% +14.2 pts
Diabetes
21.6%
U.S. 12.1% +9.5 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Cities near Union
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Monarch MillCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.6 |
| BuffaloCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4 |
| JonesvilleTown | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| LockhartTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| CarlisleTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Glenn SpringsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Cross AnchorCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Central PacoletTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WhitmireTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| PacoletTown | 16 mi | 5.8 |
| PaulineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Camp CroftCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| EnoreeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| Ben AvonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| ClintonCity | 21 mi | 10.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Union, SC in?
- Union is in Union County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Union, SC?
- About 8,079 people live in Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Union?
- Nearby places include Monarch Mill (2.4 mi), Buffalo (3.5 mi), Jonesville (8.2 mi), Lockhart (10 mi), Carlisle (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023