Union County Summary

Life in Union County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Union County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Union County:

  • The population in Union County is 38,815.

  • The median home value in Union County is $116,820.

  • The median income in Union County is $49,745.

  • The median rent in Union County is $775.

  • The unemployment rate in Union County is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Union County is 18.6%.

  • The average high in Union County is 81.2° and there are 129.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Union County

List Of Cities & Towns in Union County

El Dorado, AR Population 17,606

Smackover, AR Population 1,975

Norphlet, AR Population 728

Junction City, AR Population 641

Huttig, AR Population 508

Calion, AR Population 401

Strong, AR Population 374

Felsenthal, AR Population 38

Map Of Union County

Union County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Union County is 81.2°.

  • There are 76.1 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 129.3 inches of rain each year with 0.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:49 hours of sun each day in Union County.

StatUnion County
Mean High81.2
Nice Days76.1
Rainfall129.3
Snowfall0.8
Sunny_hours5:49
81.2°
Average High
129.3
Inches of Rain

Union County Photos

Chrislitherlandeldorado
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Litherland | CC BY-SA 3.0
El Doradoc Arc Chamber Of Commerce Bldg
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Regions Bankc El Doradoc Ar Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
El Doradoc Ar News Times Building Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
El Doradoc Arc Boom Town Poster Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
West Side Baptist Churchc El Doradoc Ar Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

Union County Demographics

Population over time in Union County

The current population in Union County is 38,815. The population has decreased -0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 39,262 0.4%
2021 39,089 -0.9%
2020 39,449 -

Gender in Union County

  • Union County is 51.1% female with 19,849 female residents.

  • Union County is 48.9% male with 18,966 male residents.

Female
51.1% (19,849)
Male
48.9% (18,966)
Gender Union County AR USA
Female 51.1% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Union County

Union County is:

  • 60.4% White with 23,430 White residents.

  • 32.4% African American with 12,569 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 52 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 299 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 2 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 868 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.1% Hispanic with 1,595 Hispanic residents.

White
60.4% (23,430)
African American
32.4% (12,569)
American Indian
0.1% (52)
Asian
0.8% (299)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (2)
Two Or More
2.2% (868)
Hispanic
4.1% (1,595)

Table: Union County By Race

Race Union County AR USA
White 60.4% 69.7% 58.9%
African American 32.4% 15.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 4.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.1% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Union County, Arkansas

  • 9.1% of households in Union County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Union County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Union County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Union County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Union County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Union County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Union County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Union County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Union County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Union County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.1% (3,541)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (2,377)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.2% (3,959)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.7% (4,531)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (5,076)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (6,105)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.7% (4,162)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.9% (4,608)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (2,364)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (2,088)
Income Union County AR USA
Less than $10,000 9.1% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.2% 10.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.7% 10.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 13.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.7% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.9% 13.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 5.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 5.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Union County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Union County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Union County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Union County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Union County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Union County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Union County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Union County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Union County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Union County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,552)
9-12th Grade
10% (3,881)
High School / GED
38% (14,749)
Some College
22% (8,539)
Associate's Degree
8% (3,105)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (4,657)
Master's Degree
5% (1,940)
Professional Degree
1% (388)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Union County AR USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 38% 34% 26%
Some College 22% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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