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Union Parish

Louisiana · 21,107 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 $45,094. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% 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 $94,700. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
21,107
−7%since 2000
from 22,803 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+20%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,094
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,061 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,598
+73%since 2000
from $14,819 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(15,772)
Black27.9%(6,355)
Hispanic / Latino2%(461)
Asian0.3%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(12,421)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(14,289)
Black23.6%(4,980)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,135)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other1.6%(334)
Diversity Score58.3%(12,302)
Segregation Score37.9%(7,990)
Diversity Score
58
+7%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$210,100+122%
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UNION PARISH VS
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Income$55,259+23%
Home value$120,900+28%
Population36,926+80%
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UNION PARISH VS
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Income$54,688+21%
Home value$194,400+105%
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UNION PARISH VS
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Income$39,454−13%
Home value$118,800+25%
Population23,705+15%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union Parish, Louisiana?

Union Parish, Louisiana has about 21,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union Parish, Louisiana earns about $45,094 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 $94,700, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Union Parish, Louisiana?

About 17.0% 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 21.6% 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 417 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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