Union is a town located in Neshoba County Mississippi. Union has a 2024 population of 1,992. Union is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,039 in 2020.
The average household income in Union is $48,997 with a poverty rate of 35.18%. The median age in Union is 30.7 years: 34.3 years for males, and 27.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,501 | 53.99% |
| White | 1,097 | 39.46% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 5.07% |
| Native American | 40 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 887 | 3.04 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 340 | 3.7 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 279 | 1.13 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Female | 246 | 4.38 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 22 | 2.14 | 100 | 0 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 383 | 25% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 5.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 6.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 5.03% |
| High School Graduate | 467 | 30.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 4.63% |
| Some College | 346 | 22.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 744 | 605 | 177 |
| Black | 723 | 416 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 47 | 1 |
| Native American | 17 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,031 | $0 | $49,306 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,682 | $82,708 | $59,375 |
| High School Graduate | $30,463 | $41,736 | $23,894 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,118 | $25,223 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,526 | $34,844 | $26,500 |
| Some College | $31,167 | $31,333 | $31,000 |
$30,526
Average Earnings
$34,844
Average Male
$26,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.56% of Union residents speak only English, while 0.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,472 | 734 | 49.86% |
| White | 1,056 | 185 | 17.52% |
| Native | 25 | 23 | 92% |
| Multiple | 141 | 6 | 4.26% |
35.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.16%
Male Poverty Rate
39.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union is Native, with 92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union is Multiple, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.75% |
| High School | 35.52% |
| Some College | 8.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 91.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 80.49% |
| Female Employed | 12.71% |
| Male Employed | 5.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,519 | $57,750 |
| Households | $40,201 | $48,997 |
| Married Families | $64,737 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,625 | $25,842 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 9.51% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 47.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
74.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.5%
Labor Force Participation
39.6%
Employment Rate
14.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.27%
Born in Union
99.86%
Native Born
0.14%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
0.07%
Naturalized
99.86% of Union residents were born in the United States, with 87.27% having been born in Mississippi. 0.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,933 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 1,945 | -12 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 1,957 | -11 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 1,968 | -12 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 1,980 | -12 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 1,992 | -12 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 2,004 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 2,011 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 2,023 | -16 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 2,039 | 143 | 7.54% |
| 2019 | 1,896 | -19 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 1,915 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 1,922 | -17 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 1,939 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 1,952 | -12 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 1,964 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 1,963 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 1,970 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 1,969 | -14 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 1,983 | 0 | 0% |