Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC

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2022 Population
116,848
0.757% 1-year growth
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2022 Median Household Income
$63,544
8.02% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$222,200
22.4% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
50,671
0.0552% 1-year decline

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In 2022, Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC had a population of 117k people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of $63,544. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC grew from 115,970 to 116,848, a 0.757% increase and its median household income grew from $58,826 to $63,544, a 8.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.3%), Other (Hispanic) (5.72%), White (Hispanic) (5.43%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%).

None of the households in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.9% of the residents in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are Wingate University (849 degrees awarded in 2022) and South Piedmont Community College (603 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was $222,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.9%.

Population & Diversity

Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 117k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.34% of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (9.75k people).

In 2022, there were 2.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.9k people) in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.69k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
58,556
Women
50.1%
58,279
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 116,835 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

93.9%
2022 Citizenship
94.5%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.9% of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    70.9k ± 1.93k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    24.8k ± 995
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    6.69k ± 974
14.1%
Hispanic Population
16.5k people

In 2022, there were 2.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.9k people) in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.69k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

14.1% of the people in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are hispanic (16.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    5,676 ± 1,804 people
  2. Guatemala
    613 ± 606 people
  3. El Salvador
    481 ± 537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 5,676 Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Guatemala with 613 and El Salvador with 481.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.34%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
9.75k people
7.64%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
8.86k people

As of 2022, 8.34% of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC residents (9.75k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was 7.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,368 ± 320
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,093 ± 270
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    918 ± 216

Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC employs 50.7k people. The largest industries in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are Construction (5,425 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,815 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,787 people), and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,919. The income inequality in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
25,217
Women
47.5%
27,886
Men
52.5%

The workforce of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 53,103 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

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Occupations

50.7k
2022 Value
−0.0552%
1 Year decline
± −0.0552%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.0552%, from 50.7k employees to 50.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,750 people), Other managers (1,412 people), and Customer service representatives (1,320 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

50.7k
2022 Value
−0.0552%
1 Year decline
± −0.0552%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.0552%, from 50.7k employees to 50.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,425 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,815 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,787 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,322
Median earning men ± $1,746
$34,162
Median earning women ± $1,578

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,045), Information ($70,982), and Wholesale Trade ($59,519).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($62,143), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,250), and Information ($42,973).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Ted Budd
Senator from North Carolina3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC awarded 1,452 degrees. The student population of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,484 male students and 4,250 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are White (876 and 61.5%), followed by Black or African American (248 and 17.4%), Hispanic or Latino (121 and 8.49%), and Unknown (68 and 4.77%).

The largest universities in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Wingate University (849 and 58.5%) and South Piedmont Community College (603 and 41.5%).

The most popular majors in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (203 and 14%), General Business Administration & Management (110 and 7.58%), and Pharmacy (80 and 5.51%).

The median tuition cost in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $40,706.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2022 in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 4.74%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,734 (36.9% men and 63.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,734 students enrolled in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,511 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 52 degrees awarded
  2. 40 degrees awarded
  3. 64 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was General Psychology with 52 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 849 degrees awarded
  2. 603 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wingate University with 849 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 876 degrees mean that there were 3.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 248 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,706) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($191) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,404) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.39% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.93% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30k), Some college (20.7k), and Secondary Education (17.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was $222,200 in 2022, which is 0.788 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $181,500 to $222,200, a 22.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC is 72.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

Median household income in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC is $63,544. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $136,654, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $132,713 and $120,161.

Property

$222,200
Median Property Value 2022
±$7,316
$30,069
Median Property Taxes
±$1,215

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Rent vs Own

72.9%
Homeownership
2022
63.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 72.9% of the housing units in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (N/A) in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $136,654, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $132,713 and $120,161.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

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$63,544
Median Household Income
± $2,836
41.3k
Number of Households
± 1,584

In 2022, the median household income of the 41.3k households in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC grew to $63,544 from the previous year's value of $58,826.

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Wage Distribution

0.411
2022 Wage GINI in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC
0.415
2021 Wage GINI in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.826% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (76.5%)
  2. Carpooled (14.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.83%)

In 2022, 76.5% of workers in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.8%) and those who worked at home (6.83%).

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Commute Time

N/A minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

N/A
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

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Health

86.7% of the population of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 42% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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Uninsured People

13.3%
Uninsured
42%
Employer Coverage
16.4%
Medicaid
12.9%
Medicare
13.8%
Non-Group
1.58%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC grew by 6.89% from 12.5% to 13.3%.

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