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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Union Parish

Louisiana · 22,803 residents · 876.913 sq mi
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Union Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,061. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,803
+10%since 1990
from 20,690 in 1990
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+8%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K21K22K22K23K1990201020202024Union Parish
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,061
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,819
+66%since 1990
from $8,903 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$351
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
81.2%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
18.8% rent
1.8
−18%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72%(14,893)
Black27.6%(5,702)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(120)
Asian0.3%(63)
Diversity Score51.6%(10,673)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(15,772)
Black27.9%(6,355)
Hispanic / Latino2%(461)
Asian0.3%(58)
Diversity Score54.5%(12,421)
54
+6%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.7%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union Parish, Louisiana?

Union Parish, Louisiana has about 22,803 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Union Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Union Parish, Louisiana earns about $29,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Union Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $53,000, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Union Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Union Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union Parish, Louisiana?

About 18.6% of people in Union Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Union Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,113 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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