U.S. County · Profile

Union County

37.4KTotal Population
35Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-18.05%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Union County has a population of 37,397 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Union County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White63.0%23,560
Black or African American32.5%12,154
Hispanic or Latino4.1%1,533
Two or More Races2.9%1,085
Asian0.8%299
Some Other Race0.7%262
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%37
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Union County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$49,745
33.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$29,252
23.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.6%
61.7% above national average
Median Age
41.3 years

Income & Poverty

$49,745Median Household Income
$29,252Per Capita Income
18.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$49,745$71,752
Families$64,484$82,467
Married-couple Families$64,484$72,222
Nonfamily Households$29,393$31,744

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Union County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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