Union Parish, Louisiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Union Parish, Louisiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Union Parish, Louisiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Union Parish, Louisiana. The estimated population of Union Parish, Louisiana is 21,272 people, with a median age of 41.7.

We can look at the total population in Union Parish over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,272
 -4.48% -5.61%
2020
22,270
 -0.37% -
2019
22,353
 -0.54% -
2018
22,475
 -0.28% -
2017
22,537
 - -

Population of Union Parish, Louisiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
68.9%
68.6%
 +0.44%
Black/African American
24.3%
25.3%
 -3.95%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
5%
4.7%
 +6.38%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.2%
 +33.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Union Parish, Louisiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.7 -1.42% 40.7 -1.21% 44.1 -2.43%
2020 42.3 +0.48% 41.2 0% 45.2 +0.89%
2019 42.1 +0.96% 41.2 +0.49% 44.8 +2.99%
2018 41.7 0% 41 +0.24% 43.5 -1.36%
2017 41.7 - 40.9 - 44.1 -

The median age of Union Parish, Louisiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,397 -11.82% 1,456 -10.77% 1,238 1,299
10 to 19 1,568 +3.3% 1,192 -1.23% 1,619 1,117
20 to 29 1,348 -10.33% 1,285 -4.63% 1,203 1,194
30 to 39 1,155 +7.82% 1,343 -8.75% 1,235 1,221
40 to 49 1,366 -14.2% 1,167 -4.54% 1,176 1,102
50 to 59 1,587 -9.14% 1,646 -10% 1,443 1,487
60 to 69 1,520 -9.63% 1,603 +0.9% 1,369 1,613
70+ 1,271 +13.78% 1,633 -6.83% 1,442 1,514

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Union Parish, Louisiana is $44,192.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Union Parish.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $37,614.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,197.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,303.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Union Parish, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Union Parish, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Union Parish, Louisiana is currently $67,700.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.58% of households in Union Parish are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Union Parish against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.43%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.58%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Union Parish is $27,492.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Union Parish by the total population of Union Parish.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Union Parish, Louisiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Union Parish to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Union Parish that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Union Parish over the age of 16 is 17,180.

Of those people, a total of 50.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Union Parish is 46.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,181 39.50% 40.80%
20 to 24 years 1,113 65.90% 11.70%
25 to 29 years 1,284 48.10% 7.60%
30 to 34 years 1,002 79.10% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 2,471 65.20% 6.80%
45 to 54 years 2,549 73.20% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 1,642 57.40% 5.00%
60 to 64 years 1,593 49.20% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 2,599 25.40% 2.10%
75 years and over 1,746 9.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Union Parish. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,273 50.50% 2.90%
Black or African American 3,961 47.10% 10.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 59 45.80% 0.00%
Asian 5 80.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3 0.00% 0.00%
Other 386 77.70% 19.00%
Two or more races 493 48.50% 61.50%
Hispanic or Latino 740 71.80% 37.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,133 50.60% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Union Parish as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Union Parish is 8,042, with median earnings of $34,569.00.

Women in Union Parish, Louisiana earning approximately 71.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,042 $34,569.00
Male 4,508 $42,150.00
Female 3,534 $29,929.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 827 $78,504.00
Business and Financial 268 $71,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 92 $55,900.00
Architecture and Engineering 99 $115,795.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $79,583.00
Community and Social Service 90 $36,442.00
Legal 34 $0.00
Educational and Library 133 $33,997.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $27,292.00
Healthcare Practitioners 625 $46,287.00
Healthcare Support 353 $18,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $31,875.00
Law Enforcement 112 $33,939.00
Food Preparation and Serving 175 $13,984.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 403 $19,107.00
Personal Care and Service 138 $17,105.00
Sales 854 $20,346.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,029 $34,180.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 155 $25,298.00
Construction and Extraction 690 $45,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 407 $34,506.00
Production 630 $31,078.00
Transportation and Material Moving 488 $35,887.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 488 $79,959.00 339 $69,653.00
Business and Financial 152 $103,426.00 116 $65,368.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $0.00 67 $44,950.00
Architecture and Engineering 77 $250,001.00 22 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $83,125.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 34 $0.00 56 $32,115.00
Legal 0 $0.00 34 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 127 $34,095.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 144 $250,001.00 481 $42,996.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 342 $19,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $69,219.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 112 $33,939.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $18,984.00 114 $12,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 352 $14,926.00 51 $23,125.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 123 $16,820.00
Sales 342 $25,298.00 512 $16,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 200 $37,838.00 829 $33,864.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 143 $24,650.00 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 679 $61,094.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 394 $34,884.00 13 $0.00
Production 450 $33,382.00 180 $25,509.00
Transportation and Material Moving 469 $36,653.00 19 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,669 households in Union Parish, with an average household size of 2.7 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,743 families in Union Parish with an average family size of 3.61 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,541 201 1,001 2,926
Average Household Size 3.36 4.49 4.72 1.09
Total Families 3,541 201 1,001 0
Average Household Size 3.33 4.22 4.52 0

Poverty

Of the 4,743 families in Union Parish, 17.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Union Parish:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,493 housing units in Union Parish, Louisiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,669 73.09%
Vacant 2,824 26.91%

10.29% of the total 10,493 housing units in Union Parish are rental units. This is approximately 1,080 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,174 are occupied by the owner - or 58.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Union Parish is $596.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Union Parish that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    415
  • Less than $500
    405
  • $500 to $999
    579
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    96
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Union Parish is $94,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Union Parish that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,738
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,410
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    925
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    648
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    964
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    371
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    117
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Union Parish. The chart below shows the number of properties in Union Parish that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    192
  • 1940 to 1949
    357
  • 1950 to 1959
    716
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,236
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,511
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,961
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,006
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,837
  • 2010 to 2013
    654
  • 2014 or later
    23

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Union Parish that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    510
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,744
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,907
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,508

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Union Parish get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Union Parish that commute to work in a particular way.

31.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Union Parish.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    228
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    865
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    654
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    522
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    603
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    495
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,967
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    319
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    608
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    899
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    396
  • 90 or more minutes
    230

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Union Parish, Louisiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Union Parish, Louisiana

We have data for 14 places in Union Parish, Louisiana. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.