Union County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,122 | — | #1,538 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,505 | -26.1% | #2,436 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.3 years | -1.5% | #2,526 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $163,400 | -42.0% | #1,950 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $865 | -25.6% | #1,638 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | +20.2% | #1,965 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 28,122, making it the #1,538 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $55,505, ranking #2,436 out of 3,222 counties — 26.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.1% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Union County is $163,400 (-42.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $865/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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88.9% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
About Union County, Mississippi
Union County, Mississippi has a total population of 28,122, making it the 1,538th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $55,505, which ranks #2,436 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Union County is $163,400, 42.0% below the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $865 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, 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, 43.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%).
All data for Union County, Mississippi 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.