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Mississippi · 2,007 residents (2025 est.) · 3.426 sq mi
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Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,400. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,090
+3%since 2000
from 2,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
610 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−1%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,007 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Union
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,643
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,696 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,552
+69%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−8%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+35%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(1,262)
Black35.3%(714)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(1,189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(1,102)
Black40.9%(855)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0%(1)
Other5.9%(124)
Diversity Score68.9%(1,440)
Diversity Score
69
+17%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+34.9 ptssince 2017
from 50.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Mississippi?

Union, Mississippi has about 2,090 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Mississippi?

The typical household in Union, Mississippi earns about $44,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, Mississippi expensive?

In Union, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $138,400, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Union, Mississippi?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Union, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, Mississippi?

About 31.7% of people in Union, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Union, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 255 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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