Union County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Union County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05139
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 139
Geography
- Land Area
- 1039.07 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.26 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1055.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.168219
- Longitude
- -92.598145
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 37,266
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,307
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,927 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,337 | 3.6% |
| White | 22,600 | 60.6% |
| Black | 12,286 | 33.0% |
| Asian | 239 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 85 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,634 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 674 | 2.4% |
| White | 17,814 | 62.9% |
| Black | 9,250 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 251 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 311 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 37,900
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,594
- Poverty Rate
- 19.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,286
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,334 | 61.6% |
| Black | 12,235 | 32.3% |
| Asian | 325 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,591
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,234 | 26.4% |
| Republican | 6,195 | 26.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,161 | 47.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,447 | 44.3% |
| Female | 12,690 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,870 | 63.0% |
| Hispanic | 465 | 2.0% |
| Black | 7,103 | 30.1% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,364
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,723 | 51.9% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 22.8% |
| Black | 2,996 | 42.2% |
| Asian | 55 | 38.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,113 | 48.9% |
| Female | 6,119 | 48.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,677 (33.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,944 (19.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,649
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $127,583
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $831
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.