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CITY · 2010 ACS

Union

Louisiana · 892 residents · 9.546 sq mi
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Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,417. Population has declined 8% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,700. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
892
−8%vs 2011
vs 965 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
93 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 101 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+11%vs 2011
vs 35.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4026138241K1K201020202024Union
2024526
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,417
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $26,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,714
+16%vs 2011
vs $14,401 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
−24.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−17%vs 2011
vs 0.446 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Median gross rent
$281
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $280 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−56.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.8% in 2011
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+14.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.0%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−3%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic14.6%(141)
Black84.4%(814)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(10)
Diversity Score33.4%(322)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(175)
Black80.2%(715)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.9%(356)
Diversity Score
40
+19%vs 2011
vs 33 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
52.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 23.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−19.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.7%
+14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.6% in 2011
Female
55.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Louisiana?

Union, Louisiana has about 892 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Louisiana?

The typical household in Union, Louisiana earns about $34,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, Louisiana expensive?

In Union, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Union, Louisiana?

About 0.0% 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 35.5% of people in Union, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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