Union is a somewhat small city located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 7,592 people and four associated neighborhoods, Union is the 61st largest community in Kentucky. Much of the housing stock in Union was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Union economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Union, where the median household income is $131,047.00.
Union real estate is some of the most expensive in Kentucky, although Union house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Union has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Union telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.03% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Union is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Union’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Being a small city, Union does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Union. 54.87% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Union in 2022 was $48,165, which is wealthy relative to Kentucky and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $192,660 for a family of four.
The people who call Union home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Union residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Union include German, English, Irish, French, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Union is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Other Asian languages.