Union County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Union County, North Carolina
Union County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
250,958
Median Age
39.2
Male Median
38.5
Female Median
39.9
Union County, North Carolina Population Growth

Union County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +31.8%%.
+31.8%% Growth
Union County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Union County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.2 | 250,958 |
| 2023 | 39.1 | 244,975 |
| 2022 | 38.9 | 240,109 |
| 2021 | 38.7 | 235,699 |
| 2020 | 38.6 | 235,767 |
| 2019 | 38.2 | 231,053 |
| 2018 | 38.0 | 226,694 |
| 2017 | 38.0 | 222,095 |
| 2016 | 37.7 | 217,614 |
| 2015 | 37.2 | 213,422 |
| 2014 | 36.9 | 209,387 |
| 2013 | 36.6 | 205,426 |
| 2012 | 36.3 | 201,617 |
| 2011 | 35.9 | 196,931 |
| 2010 | 35.6 | 190,346 |
Union County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 20.2% |
| 18–24 | 9.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–54 | 28.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65+ | 13.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Union County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 64.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 22.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Union County, North Carolina
The median age in Union County, North Carolina is 39.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Union County, North Carolina is 250,958.
In Union County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 13.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 20.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Union County, North Carolina is aging.