Union County NC Relocation—Where Are the Jobs?
Union County NC is a popular destination for newcomers considering a move to the Charlotte area. 
Great schools, low property taxes and affordable housing are magnets that have made Union County one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina in the past decade.
Located to the south of Charlotte with a number of I-485 interchanges along the county line, Union County offers its residents convenient access to Charlotte’s employment centers. Many Union County citizens travel to Charlotte and Mecklenburg County for work. Click here to learn about Charlotte’s major employers.
What about jobs in Union County?
Here is a list of the 25 largest employers in Union County.
| Company | Industry | Employment | Company | Industry | Employment | |
| Union County Schools | Education | 1000+ | Wingate University | Education | 250-499 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Healthcare | 1000+ | Consolidated Metco | Manufacturing | 250-499 | |
| Tyson Farms | Manufacturing | 1000+ | Lowes Home Centers | Retail | 250-499 | |
| ATI Allvac | Manufacturing | 1000+ | Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital | Professional & Business Services | 250-499 | |
| Union County | Government | 1000+ | Yale Security | Manufacturing | 250-499 | |
| Wal-Mart | Retail | 500-999 | AEP Industries | Manufacturing | 250-499 | |
| Harris Teeter | Retail | 500-999 | SPCC | Education | 250-499 | |
| City of Monroe | Government | 500-999 | Target | Retail | 100-249 | |
| Pilgrims Pride Corp. | Manufacturing | 500-999 | Century Contractors | Construction | 100-249 | |
| Charlotte Pipe & Foundry | Manufacturing | 500-999 | Boggs Paving | Construction | 100-249 | |
| McGee Brothers | Construction | 250-499 | Edwards Woods Products | Manufacturing | 100-249 | |
| Scott Technologies | Manufacturing | 250-499 | Imo Industries | Manufacturing | 100-249 | |
| Food Lion | Retail | 250-499 |
Source: North Carolina Employment Security Commission
Agriculture represents over 15% of Union County’s economy. The county ranks second in poultry broiler production in North Carolina and 13th in the United States. It ranks 4th statewide in turkey production. Union County is a leader in crops as well, ranking 1st in wheat and 3rd in soybeans in North Carolina. County farmers are 10th in producing ornamentals and turf in the “green industry”.
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Copyright 2011. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Union County NC Relocation—Where Are the Jobs?*
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It was good to see the top 25 employer companies in Union County. You seem to have a versatile group. Union County appears to offer a good life style, good schools and a variety of companies to apply for employment with. I can understand why this is a fast growing County.
Betta