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 27,880.

  • The median home value in Union County is $171,014.

  • The median income in Union County is $55,970.

  • The median rent in Union County is $855.

  • The unemployment rate in Union County is 4.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Union County is 12.3%.

  • The average high in Union County is 78.5° and there are 133.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Union County

List Of Cities & Towns in Union County

New Albany, MS Population 7,657

Myrtle, MS Population 706

Sherman, MS Population 646

Blue Springs, MS Population 277

Map Of Union County

Union County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Union County is 78.5°.

  • There are 82.97 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 133.2 inches of rain each year with 0.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:29 hours of sun each day in Union County.

StatUnion County
Mean High78.5
Nice Days82.97
Rainfall133.2
Snowfall0.8
Sunny_hours5:29
78.5°
Average High
133.2
Inches of Rain

Union County Photos

Union Countyc Mississippi Courthouse
Source: Public Domain

Union County Demographics

Population over time in Union County

The current population in Union County is 27,880. The population has decreased -2.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 27,775 -2.8%
2021 28,578 0.2%
2020 28,507 -

Gender in Union County

  • Union County is 50.7% female with 14,128 female residents.

  • Union County is 49.3% male with 13,752 male residents.

Female
50.7% (14,128)
Male
49.3% (13,752)
Gender Union County MS USA
Female 50.7% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Union County

Union County is:

  • 77.2% White with 21,529 White residents.

  • 15.7% African American with 4,374 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 69 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 154 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 437 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.6% Hispanic with 1,270 Hispanic residents.

White
77.2% (21,529)
African American
15.7% (4,374)
American Indian
0.2% (47)
Asian
0.2% (69)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (154)
Two Or More
1.6% (437)
Hispanic
4.6% (1,270)

Table: Union County By Race

Race Union County MS USA
White 77.2% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 15.7% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.6% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Union County, Mississippi

  • 4.0% of households in Union County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Union County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Union County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Union County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Union County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.6% of households in Union County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Union County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Union County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Union County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Union County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (1,109)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (973)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.9% (3,323)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.0% (2,796)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.6% (4,061)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.6% (5,465)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (3,958)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.7% (3,530)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (1,417)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (1,243)
Income Union County MS USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.9% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.0% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.6% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.6% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.7% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 4.7% 11.4%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Union County completed < 9th grade.

  • 16.0% of adults in Union County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Union County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Union County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Union County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Union County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
6% (1,672)
9-12th Grade
16% (4,460)
High School / GED
31% (8,642)
Some College
18% (5,018)
Associate's Degree
11% (3,066)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (3,345)
Master's Degree
4% (1,115)
Professional Degree
1% (278)
Doctorate Degree
1% (278)
Education Union County MS USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 16% 9% 6%
High School / GED 31% 30% 26%
Some College 18% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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