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Union County

Arkansas · 39,054 residents · 1,039.067 sq mi
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Union County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,293. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
39,054
−14%since 2000
from 45,629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K40K42K45K48K1990201020202024Union County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,293
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,809 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,129
+69%since 2000
from $16,063 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+20%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(29,950)
Black31.9%(14,543)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(520)
Asian0.4%(173)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(26,062)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(22,904)
Black32.4%(12,670)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,754)
Asian0.7%(273)
Other1.6%(634)
Diversity Score66.1%(25,821)
Segregation Score41.4%(16,157)
Diversity Score
66
+16%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Union County to nearby counties

UNION COUNTY VS
Union Parish
Income$42,885−5%
Home value$112,500+25%
Population20,561−44%
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UNION COUNTY VS
Calhoun County
Income$66,809+48%
Home value$110,700+23%
Population4,632−87%
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UNION COUNTY VS
Bradley County
Income$41,476−8%
Home value$94,800+6%
Population9,828−73%
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UNION COUNTY VS
Claiborne Parish
Income$32,831−28%
Home value$82,100−8%
Population13,354−64%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, Arkansas?

Union County, Arkansas has about 39,054 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Union County, Arkansas earns about $45,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union County, Arkansas expensive?

In Union County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $89,700, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, Arkansas?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Union County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union County, Arkansas?

About 19.7% of people in Union County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Union County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7,665 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9510Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9509Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9504.01
8 ZIP codes
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