Address: 124 Verdae Boulevard - Suite 202 Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864.283.2300 | Email: development@upstatealliance.com
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Upstate SC Alliance
124 Verdae Boulevard - Suite 202
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 864.283.2300
Email: development@upstatealliance.com
Union County
Located just minutes away from I-77, I-85, and I-26, Union County is the center of a river of commerce connecting Greenville-Spartanburg with Charlotte, NC, making it ideally suited for the manufacturing and distribution industries. Union is centrally located between three commercial airports that offer more than 600 daily flights to domestic and international destinations. The county is home to Gestamp and Timken, and the emerging Union Commerce Business Park. In addition, both the University of South Carolina and Spartanburg Community College have satellite campuses in Union.
Overview
| Current Population | |
| Total Population (2010) | 28,961 |
| Total Households (2010) | 11,974 |
| Median Age (2010) | 41.4 |
Sources: US Census Bureau (Population & Households); ESRI Business Analyst (Age)
| Age % of Population | |
| Under Age 5 | 6.2% |
| Age 5 to 9 | 6.3% |
| Age 10 to 14 | 6.6% |
| Age 15 to 19 | 6.5% |
| Age 20 to 24 | 5.0% |
| Age 25 to 34 | 11.1% |
| Age 35 to 44 | 13.2% |
| Age 45 to 54 | 15.0% |
| Age 55 to 64 | 13.6% |
| Age 65 to 74 | 8.7% |
| Age 75 to 84 | 5.4% |
| Age 85+ | 2.3% |
Source: 2010 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
| Income | ||
| Year | Median Household | Per Capita |
| 2000 (1999) | $31,652 | $15,877 |
| 2010 | $39,875 | $19,922 |
Source: ESRI Business Analyst
| Workforce Education | |
| Level | Total |
| Less than 9th Grade | 9.6% |
| 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma | 14.3% |
| High School Graduate Only | 41.8% |
| Some College, No Degree | 15.1% |
| Associate Degree Only | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree Only | 7.4% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 4.0% |
Source: 2010 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
Contact Information
Union County Development Board
Andrena Powell-Baker
Executive Director
864-319-1097
www.uniondevelopmentboard.com
| Labor & Unemployment (Dec 2011) | |
| Total Labor Force | 11,138 |
| Unemployed | 1,725 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.5% |
Source: SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce
| Largest Employers | |
| Company | Employment |
| Union County School District | 675 |
| Wallace Thompson Hospital | 540 |
| Dollar General Distribution Center | 450 |
| Timken USA | 240 |
| SC State Government | 227 |
| Employment by Industry (2010 Avg) | |||
| Industry | Employment | % | Avg Weekly Wage |
| Natural Resources & Mining | 101 | 1.7% | $719 |
| Construction | 126 | 2.1% | $483 |
| Manufacturing | 923 | 15.6% | $773 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 1,081 | 18.3% | $418 |
| Financial Activities (Finance, Insurance & Real Estate) | 260 | 4.4% | $692 |
| Professional & Business Services | 346 | 5.9% | $469 |
| Education & Health Services | 360 | 6.1% | $663 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 526 | 8.9% | $251 |
| Other Services | 165 | 2.8% | $339 |
| Government | 1,969 | 33.4% | $626 |
| Total | 5,898 | 100.0% | $564 |
Source: SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce; Totals may not add up due to rounding and/or undisclosed figures. Refer to Data Center for a more detailed breakdown of employment & wages
