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City of Union
Union sits astride busy interstates 85 and 26, an hour from Charlotte, NC, Greenville-Spartanburg and Columbia. In fact, Union is within a day's drive of every major metropolitan center on the East Coast. It's less than three hours from the Port of Charleston and has access to the Norfolk-Southern Rail System. Being at the center of so much makes Union an ideal location for manufacturing, corporate office, and distribution centers. The city and surrounding Union County also has a strong manufacturing infrastructure, due to the continued strong presence of textile leader Milliken. With a mild climate, a first-class school system, and state-of-the-art medical facilities, Union is poised for further growth.
Overview
| 2011 Population | |
| Total Population | 8,334 |
| Total Households | 3,666 |
| Median Age | 41.8 |
Source: 2011 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
| Age % of Population | |
| Under Age 5 | 6.4% |
| Age 5 to 9 | 5.9% |
| Age 10 to 14 | 6.4% |
| Age 15 to 19 | 7.1% |
| Age 20 to 24 | 5.7% |
| Age 25 to 34 | 11.0% |
| Age 35 to 44 | 11.5% |
| Age 45 to 54 | 14.0% |
| Age 55 to 64 | 13.6% |
| Age 65 to 74 | 9.1% |
| Age 75 to 84 | 6.5% |
| Age 85+ | 2.9% |
Source: 2011 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
| Income | ||
| Year | Median HHI | Per Capita |
| 2000 | $25,899 | $16,175 |
| 2011 | $26,413 | $17,305 |
Source: ESRI Business Analyst
| Workforce Education | |
| Level | Total |
| Less than 9th Grade | 9.7% |
| 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma | 15.6% |
| High School Graduate Only | 37.5% |
| Some College, No Degree | 15.2% |
| Associate Degree Only | 5.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree Only | 8.6% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 7.5% |
Source: 2010 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
Contact Information
City of Union
Harold E. Thompson
Mayor
864-429-1700
www.cityofunion.org
| Union County Labor & Unemployment (Mar 2012) | |
| Total Labor Force | 11,342 |
| Unemployed | 1,546 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.6% |
Source: SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce
| Largest Employers | |
| Company | Employment |
| Union County School District | 670 |
| Timken USA | 405 |
| Wallace Thompson Hospital | 400 |
| SC State Government | 230 |
| Union County Government | 227 |
| Employment by Industry | ||
| Industry | Employment | % |
| Agriculture & Mining | 16 | 0.70 |
| Construction | 142 | 6.10 |
| Manufacturing | 567 | 24.40 |
| Wholesale Trade | 47 | 2.00 |
| Retail Trade | 251 | 10.80 |
| Transportation/Utilities | 102 | 4.40 |
| Information | 26 | 1.10 |
| Financial Activities (Finance, Insurance & Real Estate) | 95 | 4.40 |
| Services | 951 | 40.90 |
| Public Administration | 128 | 5.50 |
| Total | 2,325 | 100.00 |
Source: ESRI Business Analyst
