Union

Union has maintained its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. With a population of just over 2100 this town has clean air and fabulous water and is a highly desirable place to live, play, retire and visit. Open space, appealing Victorian style homes, buildings and tree-lined streets preserves its historic authenticity.

Union has many great amenities including Buffalo Peak Golf Course, Eastern Oregon Live Stock show, Union County Museum, Union Historic Cemetery, Union Historic Hotel, Historic Carnegie Library, too many to list.

Union offers a unique character and quality of life. Strategically placed between La Grande and North Powder on Highway 203 and 237, Union has much to offer. With the Federal Highway (Interstate 84) 11 miles northwest of Union, access to and from the community is efficient and diverse. Union has infrastructure to allow growth without disturbing the beauty of the landscape.

For more information, visit https://www.cityofunion.com

Profile Report Sections

Population

Total Population

2,138

Population
Growth Rate

-0.10%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

24.800

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

897

Total Housing Units

981


Owner Occupied

686

Renter Occupied

211

Vacant

84

Median Home Value

$322,632


Average Home Value

$407,784

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.68%

Income Projection

Median Household

$62,558 $67,513


Average Household

$80,913 $90,852


Per Capita

$33,972 $38,767

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

56

Total Employed

235

Workers 16+

1,185

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

40

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

39

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

36

2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

27

2026 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

4

Employed

26

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

24

Some
High School

111

Graduated
High School

525

Associates
Degree

207

Bachelor's
Degree

119

Graduate
Degree

98

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

1,121

Non-Resident Commuters

14

Drive Alone

855

Carpooled

128

Public

4

Work At Home

75

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09