Union County - the second largest county in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region - offers families, visitors and businesses all the amenities of a large city, but with the charm of a small community. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Union County has the space to breathe and innovate.

Our county’s 14 vibrant municipalities comprise a thriving community with a skilled and ready workforce. It’s the perfect place for your business to grow.

Get to know our community quickly by downloading our one-sheet: Union County At A Glance. Some of our key demographics and quick facts include:

• total population: 270,000
• unemployment rate: 3.1%
• high school graduation rate: 90.4%
• Union County property tax rate: 58.8 cents per $100 valuation
• $1.4 billion in aerospace investment since 2002
• largest geographic aerospace cluster in NC

Located adjacent to Charlotte-Mecklenburg with the suburban charm reflecting our community’s agricultural roots, Union County is at the crossroads of Charlotte’s I-485 beltway and US-74. These major roadways provide easy connectivity to East Coast ports and major metro areas. The Monroe Expressway - an alternative all-electronic bypass – provides an alternative connection along the U.S. 74 corridor to provide additional capacity between Mecklenburg and Union counties.

Our region is home to a diverse range of industries, a testament to the broad range of talent that exists with our highly capable workforce. The five most prominent industries in Union County include:

• precision/aerospace manufacturing;
• food systems/agribusiness;
• healthcare;
• office headquarters; and
• retail development.

The Union County Economic Development team works closely with existing businesses who seek to expand their footprint in our community as well as those who seek to establish a presence here.  

The Union County Economic Development Department serves the existing business community as well as new industries seeking to locate here by connecting them with incentives and funding opportunities from public and private entities who wish to invest in our community.