Union County, Kentucky Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

13,260

Diversity Score

21.7

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.1%%

Union County, Kentucky Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Union County, Kentucky Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)11,68888.1%
Black / African American9156.9%
Two or More Races3562.7%
Hispanic or Latino2321.7%
Other Race460.3%
Asian180.1%
Pacific Islander50.0%
Native American00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Union County, Kentucky

The largest racial or ethnic group in Union County, Kentucky is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 88.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Union County, Kentucky has decreased. The area currently has a diversity score of 21.7/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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