The Town FilesUnion County, Oregon
26,144 people. The median home is worth $294,600 (typical Oregon town: $394,200) and the median household earns $65,661.
Towns in Union County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande | 13,026 | $278,700 | $58,427 | 32.9 |
| Union | 2,152 | $231,400 | $65,047 | 39.5 |
| Elgin | 1,717 | $191,300 | $57,750 | 36.6 |
| Island City | 1,144 | $295,100 | $66,563 | 42.8 |
| Cove | 620 | $328,000 | $82,500 | 47.6 |
| North Powder | 504 | $142,200 | $52,273 | 45.2 |
People and housing
| Union County | Typical Oregon town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $294,600 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $982 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $65,661 | $76,221 |
| Median age | 40.0 | 41.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 10.8% |
Jobs and pay
10,486 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,345 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 607 storm events in Union County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Union County has been included in 10 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2026 | Fire | FM-5664: Hagen Fire |
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2020 | Flood | DR-4519: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3228: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).