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Union

Louisiana · 526 residents · 9.546 sq mi
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Union has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

526
+11%since 2023
from 472 in 2023
2010 – 2024
55 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 49 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.3
−10%since 2023
from 51.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
4026138241K1K201020202024Union
2024526
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,563
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $82,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$41,898
−10%since 2023
from $46,802 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.577
+1%since 2023
from 0.571 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

97.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
2.6% rent
14.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(82)
Black81.4%(384)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score38.5%(182)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.6%(82)
Black82.3%(433)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score37.2%(196)
37
−3%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−1%since 2023
from 21.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
92.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
53.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
20.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

26.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
74.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
75.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Union, Louisiana?

Union, Louisiana has about 526 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Louisiana?

The typical household in Union, Louisiana earns about $71,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Union, Louisiana?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Union, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, Louisiana?

About 6.1% of people in Union, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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