Union County (Oregon)

Union County is a county located in the state of Oregon of the United States with 24,530 inhabitants. The the county seat ( county seat ) is located in La Grande.

Geography

The county has an area of ​​5280 square kilometers; which 5 square kilometers (0.10 percent) of water.

Demographic data

1900-1990 2000

According to the census of 2000, there were 24,530 people in the county. There were 9,740 households and 6,516 families. The population density was 5 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 94.29 % White, 0.51 % African American, 0.85 % Native American, 0.85 % Asian, 0.62 % Pacific Islander residents from the and 1.22 % percent from other ethnic groups; 1.67% were descended from two or more races. 2.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 9,740 households out of which 30.00 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 55.10 % were married couples living together, 8.50 % had a female householder with no husband. 33.10 % were non-families. 26.10% of all households and 10.80% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.94.

Based on the county the population was spread out with 24.60 % under the age of 18, 12.10 % from 18 to 24, 23.50% from 25 to 44 years, 25.00% between 45 and 64 years and 14.70% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males, 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.

The median income for a household was $ 33,738, and the median income for a family was $ 40,520. Males have a median income of $ 33,028, women $ 21,740. The per capita income was $ 16,907. 13.80% of the population and 8.50% of families are below the poverty line. 13.60 % of those under age 18 and 9.50 % were 65 years or older.