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Union

Mississippi · 2,042 residents · 3.426 sq mi
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Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,800. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,042
+1%since 2000
from 2,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
596 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+3%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Union
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,696 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,366
+59%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(1,303)
Black32.8%(670)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(22)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.3%(27)
Diversity Score59.6%(1,217)
Diversity Score
60
+1%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+86%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Mississippi?

Union, Mississippi has about 2,042 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Mississippi?

The typical household in Union, Mississippi earns about $38,125 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 $88,800, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Union, Mississippi?

About 16.4% 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 23.9% 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 207 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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