Union is a city in South Carolina state in USA with a population of 7716 residents.. The poverty rate of Union is 26.2%, which is 87% higher than national average. The typical household in Union earns $33148 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 61% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Union are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 8 workers in Union is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Union, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Union remained 13.1%, which is 179% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Union, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Union is 84, which is 16% lower than national average. Median home value in Union is $80700 , which is 65% lower than national average. While median income in Union remained $33148, which is 51% lower than national average.