Demographic & Population Snapshot

Union County provides businesses many advantages, including a diverse and highly-skilled workforce, a growing populace, low cost of living and conducting business, and direct access to Columbus, the nation’s 14th largest city.We understand that data tells the full story. So let us help you secure the information you need. If you are unable to find the information you're looking for, our partners at One Columbus and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission can work with you to develop market research, demographic reports, community profiles, cost comparisons, and so much more. Let us know how we can help.

2020 Population | 69,637
Total Households | 22,644
Persons Per Household | 2.68
Homeownership | 80.4%
Est. Median Household Income | $104,496
Est. Per Capita Income | $48,025
Female | 51.2%
Male | 48.8%
Median Age | 38.4
Under 17 | 24%
18 to 24 years | 8%
25 to 34 years | 13%
35 to 54 years | 32%
55 to 64 years | 12%
Poverty Rate | 5.2%

Source: US Census Bureau

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Educational Attainment

30.8%

High School/GED

21.1%

Associate's Degree

35.5%

Bachelor's Degree

13.5%

Graduate Degree

Population Trends & Projections

As of 2023, Union County is one of the fastest growing counties in Ohio. Since 2010, Union County's population has increased 20%. Between 2018 and 2040, Union County's population is expected to increase by 33.7%. Columbus is the 14th largest city in the United States with over 879,170 residents. There are more than 2.1 million residents within the Columbus MSA.

2020 Union County Actual | 62,784
2010 Union County Actual | 52,300
2030 Union County Projection | 68,230
2040 Union County Projection | 77,360
2020 Population Dublin (City) | 49,328
2020 Population Marysville (City) | 25,571
2020 Population Milford Center (Village) | 807
2020 Population Plain City (Village) | 4,065
2020 Population Richwood (Village) | 2,222

Source: MORPC

labor Force

5,755,00

OHIO

1,080,800

Columbus MSA

28,547

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Top Employment Sectors

As of 2021, there are 35,100 employed in Union County. Since 2010, total job growth has increased 12.2%, outpacing regional, state, and national averages.Between 2015 and 2020, the job growth rate was 4.5%.Between 2010 and 2017, Union County added 3,110 net new jobs.In 2019, the average unemployment rate was 3.5%, below regional, state, and national averages.The average monthly wage for manufacturing positions is $7,624.