Union County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,900 | — | #1,257 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,259 | -26.5% | #2,458 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,677 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,900 | -57.1% | #2,655 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | -27.2% | #1,768 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% | +55.2% | #2,632 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 37,900, making it the #1,257 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $55,259, ranking #2,458 out of 3,222 counties — 26.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.5% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Union County is $120,900 (-57.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $847/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.
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94.4% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Union County, Arkansas
Union County, Arkansas has a total population of 37,900, making it the 1,257th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $55,259, which ranks #2,458 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Union County is $120,900, 57.1% below the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $847 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union County, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%).
All data for Union County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.