Union Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026
Union Parish, Louisiana has a population of 20,821, the 42nd most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $42,885 and the median home value is $112,500. The poverty rate is 29.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Union Parish Quick Facts
How Union Parish Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,914 | 20,821 | -0.4% |
| Median household income | $45,743 | $42,885 | -6.2% |
| Median home value | $115,400 | $112,500 | -2.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Union Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmerville | 3,407 | $26,356 | 42.3% | $104,900 |
| Bernice | 1,355 | $26,399 | 28.1% | $80,300 |
| Marion | 539 | $28,452 | 36.9% | $142,100 |
| Junction City | 525 | N/A | 59.1% | N/A |
| Lillie | 133 | $53,750 | 31.6% | N/A |
| Spearsville | 93 | $44,375 | 22.6% | $87,500 |
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Population Overview
Union Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 20,821. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Union Parish is 43.7 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Union Parish is $42,885. This is 29% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.4%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Union Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Union Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.
Education
14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Union Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Union Parish, Louisiana?
Union Parish has a population of 20,821, making it the 42nd most populous county in Louisiana.
What is the median income in Union Parish?
The median household income in Union Parish is $42,885 with a poverty rate of 29.4%.
How many cities are in Union Parish, Louisiana?
Union Parish contains 6 Census-designated places.