U.S. County · Profile

Union County

28.3KTotal Population
68Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+11.60%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Union County has a population of 28,284 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

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):4.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White77.5%21,920
Black or African American15.7%4,441
Hispanic or Latino4.6%1,301
Some Other Race4.2%1,188
Two or More Races2.2%622
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%57
Asian0.2%57
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
$55,970
25.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,373
28.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.3%
7.0% above national average
Median Age
38.6 years

Income & Poverty

$55,970Median Household Income
$27,373Per Capita Income
12.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$55,970$73,173
Families$72,685$87,249
Married-couple Families$72,685$81,407
Nonfamily Households$28,566$30,851

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, Mississippi.

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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