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Union, South Carolina is 44 miles E of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 56 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Union county. The population of the city is 8,793.
In Union, about 43% of adults are married. Adults in Union are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.
Union has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.
In 2000, Union had a median family income of $34,714.
Among Union political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Union, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners.
In Union, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Union to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Short Commute Times | |  |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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