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Population in 2010: 631.
Males: 264  (41.9%)
Females: 367  (58.1%)
Median resident age:

65.0 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years

Zip codes: 98592.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $80,139
Union:

$80,139
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,647

Union CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $429,300
Union:

$429,300
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $655,850; detached houses: $651,795
March 2022 cost of living index in Union: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.7%
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  • Races in Union, WA (2022)
    • 36587.3%White alone
    • 4210.0%Two or more races

Races in Union detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Union, Washington as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Union is 297 to 1.


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Ancestries: Polish (17.7%), English (14.5%), German (13.7%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Vancouver, WA (5.7 miles , pop. 143,560).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (13.5 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (833.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Brush Prairie, WA (1.2 miles ),
Orchards, WA (1.4 miles ),
Five Corners, WA (1.4 miles ),
Meadow Glade, WA (1.7 miles ),
Walnut Grove, WA (1.8 miles ),
Barberton, WA (1.9 miles ),
Hockinson, WA (2.1 miles ),
Mount Vista, WA (2.2 miles )

Latitude: 45.71 N, Longitude: 122.55 W

Area code: 360

Distribution of median household income in Union, WA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Union, WA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.4%
Washington:

4.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 67.7. This is about average.

City:

67.7
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.181. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.181
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 6.68. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.68
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.569. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.569
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 21.9. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 5.18. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.18
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2003 was 0.00810. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00810
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Union-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1500% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 106.7 miles away from Union center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 95.6 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 100.0 miles away from Union center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 111.8 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 378.0 miles away from Union center
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 329.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mason County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 12, Mudslides: 11, Landslides: 10, Winter Storms: 7, Winds: 5, Earthquakes: 2, Snows: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Union:

  • MEADOW GLADE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; BATTLE GROUND, WA)
  • VANCOUVER DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; VANCOUVER, WA)
  • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES - SALMON CREEK (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; VANCOUVER, WA)
  • LEGACY SALMON CREEK MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; VANCOUVER, WA)
  • PNRS SALMON CREEK (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; VANCOUVER, WA)
  • EMERALD TERRACE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; VANCOUVER, WA)
  • PACIFIC SPECIALTY AND REHAB CARE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; VANCOUVER, WA)

Amtrak stations near Union:

  • 9 miles: VANCOUVER (FOOT OF W. 11TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 14 miles: PORTLAND (800 NW 6TH AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Union:

  • Clark College (about 8 miles; Vancouver, WA; Full-time enrollment: 9,330)
  • Concordia University-Portland (about 11 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 3,996)
  • University of Portland (about 13 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,030)
  • Portland State University (about 16 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 21,450)
  • Mt Hood Community College (about 16 miles; Gresham, OR; FT enrollment: 11,847)
  • Lewis & Clark College (about 19 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 2,864)
  • Portland Community College (about 21 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 23,600)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Mason County Fire Protection District 6 Union Fire Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Union: New Community Church of Union (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Hot Tub Cabins Dekoeyer (6730 East State Route 106).

Mason County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.9%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.8%
Whole state:

7.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Union:

Marital status in Union, WA
  • Never married: 4.1%
  • Now married: 77.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

For population 25 years and over in Union:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Union, WA (based on Mason County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,5362
Evangelical Protestant3,32726
Other2,6498
Mainline Protestant2,43512
None43,752-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Mason County:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 10
Mason County:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Mason County:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
Mason County:

5.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.8%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.9%
State:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.7%
Washington:

13.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Union:

  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKGT (1150 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: WESTERN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFXX (910 AM; 10 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))
  • KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KDZR (1640 AM; 10 kW; LAKE OSWEGO, OR; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KUPL (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KKSL (1290 AM; 10 kW; LAKE OSWEGO, OR; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KGUY (1010 AM; daytime; 4 kW; MILWAUKIE, OR; Owner: NORTHWEST RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Union:

  • KRVO (105.9 FM; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KINK (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KKCW (103.3 FM; BEAVERTON, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOPB-FM (91.5 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KPDQ-FM (93.7 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OREGON, INC.)
  • KKRZ (100.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUFO-FM (101.1 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KMHD (89.1 FM; GRESHAM, OR; Owner: MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KVMX (107.5 FM; BANKS, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KLTH (106.7 FM; LAKE OSWEGO, OR; Owner: INIFINITY RADIO OF PORTLAND INC.)
  • KUPL-FM (98.7 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OF PORTLAND INC.)
  • KBVM (88.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING NORTHWEST, INC)
  • KBPS-FM (89.9 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: SCHOOL DISTRICT #1, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR)
  • KNRK (94.7 FM; CAMAS, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))
  • K273AI (102.5 FM; ARIEL, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KFIS (104.1 FM; SCAPPOOSE, OR; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBOO (90.7 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: THE KBOO FOUNDATION)
  • KWJJ-FM (99.5 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KGON (92.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))
  • KKSN-FM (97.1 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))

TV broadcast stations around Union:

  • KATU (Channel 2; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND TV, L.L.C.)
  • KPDX (Channel 49; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KPTV (Channel 12; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • K57IF (Channel 57; SALEM, OR; Owner: LaGRANDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIN (Channel 6; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KNMT (Channel 24; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • KGW (Channel 8; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOPB-TV (Channel 10; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KPXG-LP (Channel 54; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • K14HN (Channel 14; VANCOUVER/CAMAS, WA; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KWBP-LP (Channel 4; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOXI-CA (Channel 19; CAMAS, WA; Owner: WATCHTV, INC.)

Union fatal accident list:

Apr 19, 2000 04:00 PM, Sr-106, Lat: 47.356779, Lon: -123.098926, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 26, 2000 05:20 PM, Sr-106, Lat: 47.356779, Lon: -123.098926, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 4.8mTotal length
  • $748,000Total costs
  • 4,248Total average daily traffic
  • 224Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • East 100 Union Heights Place S. (Lat: 47.347861 Lon: -123.102389), Type: Pole, Structure height: 37.5 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: KNKN612
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Gary E Alchin, 10702 Ne 172nd Avenue (Lat: 45.699417 Lon: -122.496306), Type: 55.8, Overall height: 54.9 m

  • Gary E Alchin, 10702 Ne 172nd Avenue (Lat: 45.699417 Lon: -122.496306), Type: 55.8, Overall height: 54.9 m


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 6999 Hwy 106 (Lat: 47.348139 Lon: -123.070444), Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WPFJ448, Licensee ID: L00568386,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.000 MHz, Grant Date: 06/11/2004, Expiration Date: 07/22/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/27/2014, Registrant: Microsoft Corporation, 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, Phone: (425) 882-8080

  • 6999 Washington 106 (Lat: 47.348139 Lon: -123.070444), Type: Bant, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQVE629,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.000 MHz, Grant Date: 01/20/2015, Expiration Date: 01/20/2025, Certifier: James Stroud, Registrant: Bearcom Operating LP, Dallas, TX 75355-9001, Phone: (800) 458-9887, Fax: (214) 355-1714, Email:

  • Lat: 47.338528 Lon: -123.070167, Call Sign: WQVG648,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.062 MHz, 452.787 MHz, 451.737 MHz, 456.737 MHz, 452.287 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2015, Expiration Date: 02/05/2025, Certifier: Rick Verbarendse, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • WA4UNION, 80 E Union Heights (Lat: 47.347056 Lon: -123.100639), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 38.9 m, Call Sign: WQTT286,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 03/12/2024, Expiration Date: 04/08/2034, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • POTLATCH, E Mcreavy Rd & E Manzanita Dr (Lat: 47.335806 Lon: -123.093611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQYH987,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10955.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 10/05/2016, Expiration Date: 10/05/2026, Certifier: Timothy Bagwell, Registrant: Tacoma Public Utilities, 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409, Phone: (253) 502-8551, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Hood Canal Private Landing Area (Lat: 47.348139 Lon: -123.072111), Type: Building, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: KAT2,
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.850 MHz, Grant Date: 08/31/1998, Expiration Date: 08/31/2003, Cancellation Date: 11/02/2003, Registrant: Gateaway, E 6999 Hwy 106, Union, WA 98592


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Union)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Union)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 18. The highest number of fire incidents - 29 took place in 2017, and the least - 4 in 2002. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Union, WA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (41.7%), and Outside Fires (38.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Union, WA
    • 12941.7%Structure Fires
    • 12038.8%Outside Fires
    • 4012.9%Other
    • 206.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Union, WA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Union, WA
  • 60.5%Electricity
  • 20.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.9%Wood
  • 8.7%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Union, WA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Union compared to Washington state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 9 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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