Union County, North Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Union County, North Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Union County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Union County, NC scores 6.9/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 13,396 residents aged 75+, growing 25.9%, against 13 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
6.9/10
Moderate
Population 75+
13,396
25.9% growth
Licensed homes
13
current supply
Demand rating
6.5/10
Moderate
Why Union County ranks here
Union County scores 6.9/10 (Moderate) because its 13,396 seniors 75+ are growing 25.9% against just 13 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 0.9 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $63,479 and median home value of $417,300 signal the local private-pay base.
Union County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
13,396
75+ growth (10-yr)
25.9%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
13
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Union County?
Union County has 13 licensed assisted living homes, serving 13,396 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Union County a good market for assisted living?
Union County scores 6.9 out of 10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 25.9%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Union County?
The 75+ population in Union County is projected to change 25.9% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the North Carolina state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.