Union County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Union County, Tennessee
Union County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
20,431
Median Age
42.7
Male Median
42.1
Female Median
42.9
Union County, Tennessee Population Growth

Union County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +7.0%%.
+7.0%% Growth
Union County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Union County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.7 | 20,431 |
| 2023 | 42.4 | 20,141 |
| 2022 | 42.6 | 19,860 |
| 2021 | 42.5 | 19,597 |
| 2020 | 42.5 | 19,678 |
| 2019 | 43.0 | 19,488 |
| 2018 | 42.3 | 19,293 |
| 2017 | 42.0 | 19,176 |
| 2016 | 41.5 | 19,081 |
| 2015 | 41.0 | 19,096 |
| 2014 | 40.7 | 19,139 |
| 2013 | 40.6 | 19,177 |
| 2012 | 40.1 | 19,179 |
| 2011 | 40.1 | 19,152 |
| 2010 | 39.6 | 19,088 |
Union County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.2% |
| 5–17 | 16.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–54 | 25.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.6% |
| 65+ | 18.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Union County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 67.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Union County, Tennessee
The median age in Union County, Tennessee is 42.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Union County, Tennessee is 20,431.
In Union County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Union County, Tennessee is aging.