Union County's estimated 2026 population is 36,731 with a growth rate of -0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County is the 21st largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 41,570 and has seen a growth of -11.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 42.8 years
Male: 39.9 years
There are 28,916 adults, (7,288 of whom are seniors) in Union County.
Female: 19,221 (50.7%)
Male: 18,679 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Union County includes 61.57% White, 32.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,334 | 61.57% |
| Black or African American | 12,235 | 32.28% |
| Two or more races | 1,702 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 325 | 0.86% |
| Other race | 231 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 73 | 0.19% |
Union County's average per capita income is $41,216. Household income levels show a median of $55,259. The poverty rate stands at 19.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,284 | - |
| Families | $71,955 | $89,733 |
| Households | $55,259 | $74,348 |
| Non Families | $33,493 | $49,568 |
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