Union Parish's estimated 2026 population is 20,361 with a growth rate of -0.97% 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 -10.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.7 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 42.6 years
There are 16,337 adults, (4,650 of whom are seniors) in Union Parish.
Female: 10,594 (50.9%)
Male: 10,227 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Union Parish includes 69.05% White, 24.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,377 | 69.05% |
| Black or African American | 5,037 | 24.19% |
| Two or more races | 844 | 4.05% |
| Other race | 507 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.04% |
Union Parish's average per capita income is $37,547. Household income levels show a median of $42,885. The poverty rate stands at 29.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,296 | - |
| Families | $60,653 | $75,536 |
| Households | $42,885 | $64,327 |
| Non Families | $25,518 | $43,110 |
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