Union Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,821 | — | #1,832 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,885 | -42.9% | #3,009 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,015 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $112,500 | -60.1% | #2,810 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $778 | -33.1% | #2,284 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.4% | +133.3% | #3,079 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union Parish has a population of 20,821, making it the #1,832 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union Parish is $42,885, ranking #3,009 out of 3,222 counties — 42.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 29.4% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Union Parish is $112,500 (-60.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $778/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.8%.
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90.1% of residents in Union Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.
About Union Parish, Louisiana
Union Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 20,821, making it the 1,832nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union Parish is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union Parish is $42,885, which ranks #3,009 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 42.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 29.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Union Parish is $112,500, 60.1% below the national median. Renters in Union Parish pay a median gross rent of $778 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union Parish, 14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.7 min.
Union Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%).
All data for Union Parish, Louisiana 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.