Union County

As of the 2020 Census, Union County, South Carolina, has a population of approximately 27,244. The racial composition is about 65.3% White, 29.3% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, and 3.1% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is around $39,781, and the poverty rate stands at 20.1%. The population density is roughly 60 people per square mile. The county spans an area of 514 square miles.

As of 2023, Union County, SC has a median home value of approximately $85,000. The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is around $600 per month. Owner-occupied housing units constitute about 70% of the market, while rental units make up the remaining 30%. The county has a homeownership rate of 66.4% and a vacancy rate of 12.1%. The housing stock mainly consists of single-family homes, with 45.3% built before 1970. Union County's real estate market remains affordable compared to state and national averages.

Union County, SC, conducts elections for various offices at local, state, and federal levels. Key positions include the County Council, County Supervisor, and school board members. The 2022 election saw primary contests and the general election on November 8, 2022.

Key candidates:

• County Supervisor: Incumbent Frank Hart (Democrat) and challengers.
• County Council: Multiple seats, typically featuring candidates from both major parties.

Voter participation varies, with the 2020 general election seeing approximately 10,000 voters out of around 21,000 eligible (48%).

Election resources:

• Union County Voter Registration and Elections Office
• SC State Election Commission: Provides comprehensive candidate lists, voter registration info, polling locations, and absentee voting procedures.

For detailed, updated election information, always refer to official Union County or South Carolina state election websites.

Union County, SC, exhibits educational attainment levels that generally trail national and state averages. According to the most recent data:

• High school graduation rates: Approximately 80% for Union County residents, compared to the national average of about 87% and the South Carolina state average of around 85%.
• Bachelor's degree or higher: About 12% of Union County residents hold at least a bachelor's degree, significantly lower than the national average of around 34% and the South Carolina state average of approximately 29%.

This data indicates that Union County has a lower overall educational attainment compared to both state and national benchmarks.

As of the most recent data, Union County, SC, has a labor force of approximately 11,000 individuals. The county's unemployment rate stands around 4.6%, which is relatively higher than both the national average of 3.8% (as of September 2023) and South Carolina's state average of 3.4%.

Top industries in Union County include manufacturing, healthcare, retail trade, and educational services. Manufacturing is particularly dominant, employing around 25% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of about 8.5% for this sector. Healthcare and social assistance employ around 13%, and retail trade absorbs about 12% of the county's labor force, aligning closely with national trends. South Carolina as a whole also has a strong manufacturing presence but tends to have a slightly more diversified industrial base compared to Union County.

These data points highlight the county's reliance on manufacturing compared to broader averages.

As of the latest data, the average household income in Union County, SC, stands at approximately $42,000. This is significantly lower than both the state and national averages. For comparison, the average household income for South Carolina is around $60,000, while the national average hovers near $68,700.

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This substantial gap highlights economic disparities that could be due to factors such as industrial mix, educational attainment, and employment opportunities in Union County relative to the broader state and country.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

As of the most recent data, Union County, South Carolina, has seen various crime rates per 100,000 residents. Here is a summary:

Union County, with these crime rates, is reflective of a mix of violent and property crime concerns, though property crimes are significantly more frequent.