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Union County

Mississippi · 27,134 residents · 415.607 sq mi
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Union County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,928. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,134
+7%since 2000
from 25,362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+5%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K25K27K29K1990201020202024Union County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,928
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,682 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,945
+14%since 2000
from $15,700 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(20,969)
Black14.9%(3,784)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(413)
Asian0.1%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.6%(9,036)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(21,649)
Black14.4%(3,911)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,210)
Asian0.2%(46)
Other1.8%(489)
Diversity Score43.6%(11,822)
Diversity Score
44
+22%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, Mississippi?

Union County, Mississippi has about 27,134 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union County, Mississippi earns about $35,928 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union County, Mississippi expensive?

In Union County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, Mississippi?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Union County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union County, Mississippi?

About 19.8% of people in Union County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Union County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,049 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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