The Town FilesUnion County, North Carolina
250,958 people. The median home is worth $417,300 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $102,900.
Towns in Union County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail | 39,997 | $385,000 | $108,483 | 36.2 |
| Monroe | 34,562 | $309,100 | $72,540 | 35.5 |
| Waxhaw | 20,534 | $549,400 | $131,894 | 36.2 |
| Stallings | 16,112 | $428,000 | $115,974 | 40.8 |
| Weddington | 13,181 | $824,100 | $190,766 | 43.3 |
| Wesley Chapel | 8,681 | $535,500 | $132,188 | 41.7 |
| Unionville | 6,643 | $336,200 | $96,028 | 39.0 |
| Marvin | 6,358 | $906,000 | $250,001 | 41.0 |
| Wingate | 4,055 | $229,800 | $63,068 | 21.8 |
| Fairview | 3,456 | $382,300 | $98,808 | 39.7 |
| Lake Park | 3,269 | $334,500 | $66,411 | 43.6 |
| Mineral Springs | 3,159 | $389,900 | $91,500 | 45.5 |
| Marshville | 2,522 | $172,300 | $57,837 | 40.1 |
People and housing
| Union County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $417,300 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,496 | $969 |
| Median household income | $102,900 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 39.2 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
74,299 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,500 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 538 storm events in Union County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Union County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).