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.

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Union1,9412,1172,1332,090

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4127107112
5-9139119118
10-14158147130
15-19145115131
20-248311588
25-2910197106
30-3410512391
35-3994115124
40-44140102120
45-49160111110
50-54175131110
55-59171137128
60-64142185132
65-69124178178
70-7494151160
75-797388125
80-84496968
85+384359
18+1,5951,6871,647
Median Age444646

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Union2023
Total2,133.00
White Alone90.39
Black Alone0.66
American Indian Alone1.08
Asian Alone0.52
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race1.41
Two or More Races5.95
Hispanic Origin3.23
Diversity Index23.00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Union2023 - 2028
Population-0.41%
Households-0.16%
Families-0.30%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income4%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households772862879872
Housing Units825933954954
Owner Occupied Units672675
Renter Occupied Units207197
Vacant Units7582

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Union20232028
Median Home Value$226,623$234,859
Average Home Value$354,129$388,407
<$50,0004037
$50,000 - $99,9995354
$100,000 - $149,999110111
$150,000 - $199,9999286
$200,000 - $249,9997771
$250,000 - $299,9994442
$300,000 - $399,99910697
$400,000 - $499,9993534
$500,000 - $749,9992023
$1,000,000 +6582

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later91
2000-200934
1990-1999165
1980-1989137
1970-1979179
1960-196967
1950-195933
1940-194949
1939 or Before224

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Union20232028
Median Household$58,551$67,204
Average Household$75,139$88,642
Per Capita$30,967$36,986

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Union2023
<$15,000103
$15,000 - $24,99986
$25,000 - $34,99930
$35,000 - $49,999123
$50,000 - $74,999216
$75,000 - $99,999131
$100,000 - $149,999114
$150,000 - $199,99956
$200,000+20

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+998
In-County Residents955
Out-of-County Residents31
Drive Alone800
Carpooled90
Public Transport6
Work at Home44
Less than 5 minutes166
5-9 minutes108
10-14 minutes49
15-19 minutes109
20-24 minutes302
25-29 minutes37
30-34 minutes101
35-39 minutes7
40-44 minutes0
45-59 minutes27
60-89 minutes13
90+ minutes34
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees244
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction15
Manufacturing2
Wholesale Trade3
  
Retail Trade33
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers0
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip5
Food & Beverage Stores26
Health/Pers Care Stores0
Gasoline Stations0
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 Mgmt7
Educational Services40
HealthCare/Social Assist23
Arts/Entertainment/Rec18
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs27
Accommodation5
Food Srv/Drinking Places22
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin19
Auto Repair/Maintenance2
Public Administration Emp27

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Union2023
Some High School89
Graduated High School405
Associates Degree196
Bachelor's Degree258
Graduate Degree95

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses55
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus3
Manufacturing Bus1
Wholesale Trade Bus1
  
Retail Trade Bus7
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus0
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus1
Food & Beverage Stores Bus4
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus0
Gasoline Stations Bus0
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus2
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 Bus2
Educational Services Bus2
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, 2023-10-17

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