Union Parish's estimated 2025 population is 20,548 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union Parish is the 42nd largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 22,842 and has seen a growth of -10.04% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Union Parish includes 69.67% White, 24.84% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (69.67%)
Black or African American (24.84%)
Two or more races (3.39%)
Other race (1.97%)
Native American (0.08%)
Asian (0.03%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,570 | 69.67% |
| Black or African American | 5,194 | 24.84% |
| Two or more races | 710 | 3.39% |
| Other race | 412 | 1.97% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Union Parish's average per capita income is $40,602. Household income levels show a median of $45,743. The poverty rate stands at 28.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,508 | - |
| Families | $59,641 | $76,329 |
| Households | $45,743 | $64,887 |
| Non Families | $23,381 | $39,808 |
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