Workforce &
Demographics

Union County provides businesses many advantages, including a diverse workforce, growing populace, low cost of living, 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.

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.