U.S. County · Profile

Union Parish

20.6KTotal Population
23Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-9.42%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Union Parish has a population of 20,650 as of 2023. It is located in Louisiana.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White70.3%14,517
Black or African American24.1%4,977
Hispanic or Latino5.2%1,074
Two or More Races2.9%599
Some Other Race2.5%516
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%21
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$47,068
36.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,575
25.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
26.8%
133.0% above national average
Median Age
42.5 years

Income & Poverty

$47,068Median Household Income
$28,575Per Capita Income
26.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,068$67,629
Families$59,891$82,134
Married-couple Families$59,891$67,078
Nonfamily Households$20,204$21,820

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 Parish, Louisiana.

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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