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Union County

State:
Arkansas
County Seat:
El Dorado

Union County's estimated 2025 population is 36,565 with a growth rate of -1.12% 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 -12.04% since that time.

36,565
Total Population
35
Population Density (miĀ²)
21
Population Rank (State)
-416 -1.12%
Annual Population Growth

Union County Population

Union County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Union County includes 62% White, 32.4% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White23,78962%
Black or African American12,43232.4%
Two or more races1,5964.16%
Asian3190.83%
Other race1910.5%
Native American410.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Union County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Union County's average per capita income is $40,716. Household income levels show a median of $50,221. The poverty rate stands at 19.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$82,810-
Families$66,953$89,231
Households$50,221$74,494
Non Families$31,860$47,016

$40,716

Average Income

$50,221

Median Household Income

19.41%

Poverty Rate