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World Population Review
Union Parish, Louisiana Population 2021
Union Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 21,838 with a growth rate of -0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union Parish, Louisiana is the 43rd largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 22,833 and has seen a growth of -4.36% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,838 | -135 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 21,973 | -135 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 22,108 | -135 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 22,243 | -155 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 22,398 | -130 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 22,528 | 41 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 22,487 | -71 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 22,558 | 104 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 22,454 | -66 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 22,520 | -237 | -1.04% |
| 2011 | 22,757 | -76 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 22,833 | 2,143 | 10.36% |
| 1990 | 20,690 | -477 | -2.25% |
| 1980 | 21,167 | 2,720 | 14.74% |
| 1970 | 18,447 | 823 | 4.67% |
| 1960 | 17,624 | -1,517 | -7.93% |
| 1950 | 19,141 | -1,802 | -8.60% |
| 1940 | 20,943 | 212 | 1.02% |
| 1930 | 20,731 | 1,110 | 5.66% |
| 1920 | 19,621 | -830 | -4.06% |
| 1910 | 20,451 | 1,931 | 10.43% |
| 1900 | 18,520 | 1,216 | 7.03% |
| 1890 | 17,304 | 3,778 | 27.93% |
| 1880 | 13,526 | 1,841 | 15.76% |
| 1870 | 11,685 | 1,296 | 12.47% |
| 1860 | 10,389 | 2,186 | 26.65% |
| 1850 | 8,203 | 6,365 | 346.30% |
| 1840 | 1,838 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.61%
State
Founded
March 13, 1839
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
22,833
Growth Since 2010
-4.36%
Union Parish, Louisiana Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,986 | 71.52% |
| Black or African American | 5,533 | 24.75% |
| Two or More Races | 381 | 1.70% |
| Some Other Race | 352 | 1.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 62 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
Union Parish, Louisiana Population by Race
Union Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid $2021
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Union Parish, Louisiana Population by Age
Union Parish, Louisiana Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,582 | 2.88 | 81.7 |
| Married | 3,727 | 3.5 | 92.6 |
| Non Family | 2,683 | 1.12 | 72.9 |
| Female | 918 | 4.93 | 61.7 |
| Male | 254 | 4.95 | 86.6 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
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Union Parish, Louisiana Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 864 | 5.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,381 | 8.80% |
| High School Graduate | 7,033 | 44.84% |
| Some College | 2,767 | 17.64% |
| Associates Degree | 941 | 6.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,019 | 12.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 681 | 4.34% |
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Union Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Union Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,439 | 10,334 | 2,351 |
| Black | 3,312 | 2,543 | 240 |
| Hispanic | 626 | 330 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 252 | 103 |
| Other Race | 219 | 3 | |
| Native American | 62 | 38 | |
| Asian | 33 | ||
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Union Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,632
Average Earnings
$40,366
Average Male
$27,462
Average Female
Union Parish, Louisiana Earnings by Educational Attainment
Union Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
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Union Parish, Louisiana Language
97.44% of Union Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 2.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
Union Parish, Louisiana Language
Union Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,312 | 1,818 | 34.22% |
| White | 15,042 | 1,511 | 10.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,048 | 369 | 35.21% |
| Multiple | 380 | 53 | 13.95% |
| Other | 352 | 38 | 10.80% |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Native | 55 | 5 | 9.09% |
17.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.97%
Male Poverty Rate
18.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Union Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union Parish, Louisiana is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union Parish, Louisiana is Native, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.45%.
Union Parish, Louisiana Poverty
Union Parish, Louisiana Poverty Rate by Education
Union Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Union Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
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Union Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Union Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
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Union Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Union Parish, Louisiana Veterans by War
Union Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 964 | 7.56% |
| Black | 143 | 3.56% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 15.88% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 6.36% |
| Native American | 7 | 11.29% |
| Islander | 6 | 100.00% |
Union Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Race
Union Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
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8.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Union Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
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50.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Union Parish, Louisiana Employment by Age
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Union Parish, Louisiana Employment by Race
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Union Parish, Louisiana Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
1.46%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.22% of Union Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 79.37% having been born in Louisiana. 1.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Union Parish, Louisiana Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990