Union County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Union County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28145
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 145
Geography
- Land Area
- 415.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.30 sq mi
- Total Area
- 416.91 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.489533
- Longitude
- -89.002339
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,833
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,802
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,756 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,074 | 3.9% |
| White | 21,606 | 77.6% |
| Black | 3,950 | 14.2% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,256 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 543 | 2.6% |
| White | 16,630 | 79.9% |
| Black | 3,119 | 15.0% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 418 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 28,122
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,552
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,223
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,547 | 76.6% |
| Black | 3,831 | 13.6% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,434
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,154 | 19.2% |
| Republican | 6,577 | 40.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,702 | 40.8% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,512 | 45.7% |
| Female | 8,734 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,694 | 83.3% |
| Hispanic | 323 | 2.0% |
| Black | 1,666 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,658
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,892 | 43.0% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 13.0% |
| Black | 447 | 26.8% |
| Asian | 25 | 43.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,189 | 42.5% |
| Female | 3,412 | 39.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,695 (25.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,546 (19.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,250
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $171,072
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $868
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 91.2%
- Work From Home
- 1.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.