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County overview

Union County

North Carolina - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Union County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Union County

Population
240,109
Age 65+
13.1%
Median age
38.9
Owner-occupied
82.5%
With disability
9.2%
Median home value
$336,600
Median income
$95,533
Residents 65+
31,439
How Union County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-20.6%
% owner-occupied
+27.3%
% with disability
-28.7%
Median household income
+27.1%
Median home value
+19.4%
Median age
+1%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in North Carolina

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1,132,103 residents
Mecklenburg County
1,115,403 residents
Guilford County
539,557 residents
Forsyth County
383,739 residents
Cumberland County
335,207 residents
Durham County
325,101 residents
Buncombe County
269,449 residents
Gaston County
228,972 residents

Aging-in-place in Union County

Union County is home to roughly 240,109 residents, of whom about 31,454 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.1%, well below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 82.5% of homes in Union County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $336,600. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 9.2% of Union County residents report a disability, a rate below national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.