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

Population

Total Population

2,103

Population
Growth Rate

-0.40%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

23.800

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

868

Total Housing Units

947


Owner Occupied

667

Renter Occupied

201

Vacant

79

Median Home Value

$315,549


Average Home Value

$398,163

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.53%

Income Projection

Median Household

$59,411 $72,470


Average Household

$80,888 $95,054


Per Capita

$33,389 $39,713

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

60

Total Employed

286

Workers 16+

1,061

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

57

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

40

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

40

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

11

Employed

27

2024 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

4

Employed

26

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

25

Some
High School

99

Graduated
High School

440

Associates
Degree

171

Bachelor's
Degree

179

Graduate
Degree

73

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

1,009

Non-Resident Commuters

20

Drive Alone

847

Carpooled

77

Public

0

Work At Home

74

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26