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

2,140

Population
Growth Rate

-0.09%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

24.600

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing & Income

Households

892

Total Housing Units

972


Owner Occupied

683

Renter Occupied

209

Vacant

80

Median Home Value

$315,588


Average Home Value

$397,387

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.05%

Income Projection

Median Household

$62,237 $65,818


Average Household

$79,373 $86,869


Per Capita

$33,088 $36,628

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Workforce

Total Businesses

60

Total Employed

243

Workers 16+

1,216

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

40

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

38

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

36

2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

11

Employed

28

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

26

2025 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

4

Employed

26

Some
High School

98

Graduated
High School

516

Associates
Degree

213

Bachelor's
Degree

158

Graduate
Degree

73

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

1,155

Non-Resident Commuters

11

Drive Alone

941

Carpooled

142

Public

7

Work At Home

56

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30