Harney County

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

Population
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Population

Population2000201020222027
Union1,9412,1172,1452,152

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-4127111113
5-9139123122
10-14158142135
15-19145114137
20-248311789
25-29101101113
30-34105121101
35-3994118128
40-44140102124
45-49160118108
50-54175127118
55-59171143129
60-64142187141
65-69124174181
70-7494145161
75-797384124
80-84496867
85+384760
18+1,5951,6911,692
Median Age444646

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Population by Race

Union2022
Total2,145.000
White Alone90.350
Black Alone0.470
American Indian Alone1.070
Asian Alone0.510
Pacific Islander Alone0.000
Some Other Race1.450
Two or More Races6.150
Hispanic Origin3.170
Diversity Index23.000

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Growth Rate

Union2022 - 2027
Population0.07%
Households0.09%
Families-0.03%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income4%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households772862881885
Housing Units825933962962
Owner Occupied Units670680
Renter Occupied Units211206
Vacant Units8177

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Home Value

Union20222027
Median Home Value$213,362$225,926
Average Home Value$309,739$347,751
<$50,0002321
$50,000 - $99,9993634
$100,000 - $149,99910194
$150,000 - $199,999144134
$200,000 - $249,999116108
$250,000 - $299,9998481
$300,000 - $399,9994855
$400,000 - $499,9993439
$500,000 - $749,9992836
$1,000,000 +4560

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later28
2000-200935
1990-1999187
1980-1989137
1970-1979156
1960-196948
1950-195936
1940-194951
1939 or Before240

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Income
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Income

Union20222027
Median Household$73,915$82,099
Average Household$79,485$95,436
Per Capita$32,381$38,927

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Household Income Base

Union2022
<$15,00053
$15,000 - $24,99987
$25,000 - $34,99928
$35,000 - $49,99996
$50,000 - $74,999182
$75,000 - $99,999221
$100,000 - $149,999148
$150,000 - $199,99962
$200,000+4

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+847
In-County Residents822
Out-of-County Residents25
Drive Alone736
Carpooled32
Public Transport9
Work at Home40
Less than 5 minutes130
5-9 minutes79
10-14 minutes64
15-19 minutes127
20-24 minutes240
25-29 minutes23
30-34 minutes71
35-39 minutes8
40-44 minutes0
45-59 minutes41
60-89 minutes14
90+ minutes10
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees235
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt2
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction14
Manufacturing2
Wholesale Trade3
  
Retail Trade33
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers0
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip5
Food & Beverage Stores21
Health/Pers Care Stores0
Gasoline Stations5
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music2
General Merchandise Str0
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse11
Information4
  
Finance & Insurance0
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn0
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing3
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv0
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt2
Educational Services46
HealthCare/Social Assist21
Arts/Entertainment/Rec18
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs27
Accommodation5
Food Srv/Drinking Places22
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin19
Auto Repair/Maintenance2
Public Administration Emp27

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Educational Attainment (25+)

Union2022
Some High School81
Graduated High School397
Associates Degree224
Bachelor's Degree218
Graduate Degree98

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses55
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus3
Manufacturing Bus1
Wholesale Trade Bus1
  
Retail Trade Bus6
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus0
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus1
Food & Beverage Stores Bus3
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus0
Gasoline Stations Bus1
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus1
General Merchandise Str Bus0
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus2
Information Bus2
  
Finance & Insurance Bus0
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus0
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus2
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus0
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus1
Educational Services Bus3
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus6
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus2
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus5
Accommodation Bus1
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus4
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus10
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus1
Public Administration Bus5

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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