Union, OR Demographics

A map of Union's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,950	1,905	85.2%	88.5%
Hispanic	191	69	8.3%	3.2%
Black	66	9	2.9%	0.4%
Multiracial	38	118	1.7%	5.5%
Asian	33	12	1.4%	0.6%
Native American/Other	12	39	0.5%	1.8%

Union, Oregon has an estimated population of 2,290, an increase from the 2,152 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% White, 8.3% Hispanic, 2.9% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Union, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Union has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Union, that probability was 21.2% in 2020 and 26.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union is ranked the 154th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Union was ranked the 156th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union's White Population

1,950 residents of Union, or 85.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Union ranks 55th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Union's population has decreased from 88.5% to 85.2%.

Union is more White than neighboring La Grande (83.1% White). Union is less White than neighboring Cove (91.2% White), North Powder (91.3% White), Island City (88.8% White), and Imbler (85.7% White).

Union's Black Population

66 residents of Union, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Union ranks 159th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Black population has grown by an estimated 633.3%. Black residents' share of Union's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.9%.

Union is more Black than neighboring Cove (0.2% Black), North Powder (0% Black), Island City (0% Black), La Grande (1.1% Black), and Imbler (0% Black).

Union's Asian Population

33 residents of Union, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Union ranks 277th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Asian population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Asian residents' share of Union's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Union is more Asian than neighboring Cove (0.2% Asian), North Powder (0% Asian), Island City (0.2% Asian), and Imbler (0.5% Asian). Union is less Asian than neighboring La Grande (1.8% Asian).

Union's Hispanic Population

191 residents of Union, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Union ranks 381st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 176.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Union's population has increased from 3.2% to 8.3%.

Union is more Hispanic than neighboring Cove (1.5% Hispanic), North Powder (1.1% Hispanic), Island City (4.9% Hispanic), La Grande (6% Hispanic), and Imbler (1.1% Hispanic).

Union's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Union, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Union is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Union ranks 176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.5%.

Union is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cove (1.1% Native American/Other), North Powder (1.4% Native American/Other), Island City (4.3% Native American/Other), and La Grande (3.8% Native American/Other).

Union's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Union, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Union ranks 257th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Union's population has decreased from 5.5% to 1.7%.

Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Cove (5.8% Multiracial), North Powder (6.2% Multiracial), Island City (1.8% Multiracial), La Grande (4.2% Multiracial), and Imbler (12.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.