Union Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Union Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 21,703 with a growth rate of -0.62% 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 -4.95% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 1,838 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 8,203 | 6,365 | 346.30% |
| 1860 | 10,389 | 2,186 | 26.65% |
| 1870 | 11,685 | 1,296 | 12.47% |
| 1880 | 13,526 | 1,841 | 15.76% |
| 1890 | 17,304 | 3,778 | 27.93% |
| 1900 | 18,520 | 1,216 | 7.03% |
| 1910 | 20,451 | 1,931 | 10.43% |
| 1920 | 19,621 | -830 | -4.06% |
| 1930 | 20,731 | 1,110 | 5.66% |
| 1940 | 20,943 | 212 | 1.02% |
| 1950 | 19,141 | -1,802 | -8.60% |
| 1960 | 17,624 | -1,517 | -7.93% |
| 1970 | 18,447 | 823 | 4.67% |
| 1980 | 21,167 | 2,720 | 14.74% |
| 1990 | 20,690 | -477 | -2.25% |
| 2010 | 22,833 | 2,143 | 10.36% |
| 2011 | 22,757 | -76 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 22,520 | -237 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 22,454 | -66 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 22,558 | 104 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 22,487 | -71 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 22,528 | 41 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 22,398 | -130 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 22,243 | -155 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 22,108 | -135 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 21,973 | -135 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 21,838 | -135 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 21,703 | -135 | -0.62% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,807 | 70.98% |
| Black or African American | 5,488 | 24.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 454 | 2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 463 | 2.08% |
Union Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,399 | 2.58 | 80.6 |
| Married | 3,931 | 3.17 | 92.2 |
| Male | 282 | 3.68 | 69.1 |
| Female | 1,109 | 4.34 | 62.2 |
| Non Family | 3,077 | 1.11 | 73.4 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 755 | 4.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,627 | 10.23% |
| High School Graduate | 7,083 | 44.53% |
| Some College | 3,009 | 18.92% |
| Associates Degree | 728 | 4.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,000 | 12.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 703 | 4.42% |
Union Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 294 | 270 | 99 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| White | 11,444 | 10,083 | 2,324 |
| Black | 3,549 | 2,859 | 272 |
| Hispanic | 650 | 353 | 25 |
| Native American | 46 | 36 | |
| Other Race | 284 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$34,818
Average Earnings
$41,612
Average Male
$28,571
Average Female
Union Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Union Parish, Louisiana Language
97.20% of Union Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 2.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.48% of the population.
Union Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Black | 5,217 | 1,981 | 37.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,061 | 369 | 34.78% |
| Multiple | 456 | 132 | 28.95% |
| Native | 38 | 6 | 15.79% |
| White | 15,004 | 2,203 | 14.68% |
| Other | 110 | NaN% |
21.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.65%
Male Poverty Rate
22.46%
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 Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.92%.
Union Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Union Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 914 | 7.21% |
| Black | 149 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 8 | 17.39% |
| Asian | 1 | 16.67% |
| Islander | 6 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 13.27% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 6.06% |
Union Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
8.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.55%
Born in Union Parish, Louisiana
98.05%
Native Born
1.95%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.05% of Union Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 79.55% having been born in Louisiana. 1.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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