Union Parish Summary

Life in Union Parish research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Union Parish over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Union Parish:

  • The population in Union Parish is 21,049.

  • The median home value in Union Parish is $143,113.

  • The median income in Union Parish is $47,068.

  • The median rent in Union Parish is $698.

  • The unemployment rate in Union Parish is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Union Parish is 26.8%.

  • The average high in Union Parish is 81.3° and there are 128.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Union Parish

List Of Cities & Towns in Union Parish

Farmerville, LA Population 3,371

Bernice, LA Population 1,206

Marion, LA Population 612

Junction City, LA Population 556

Lillie, LA Population 194

Spearsville, LA Population 167

Downsville, LA Population 116

Map Of Union Parish

Union Parish, LA Weather

  • The average high in Union Parish is 81.3°.

  • There are 76.98 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 128.0 inches of rain each year with 0.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:48 hours of sun each day in Union Parish.

StatUnion Parish
Mean High81.3
Nice Days76.98
Rainfall128.0
Snowfall0.5
Sunny_hours5:48
81.3°
Average High
128.0
Inches of Rain

Union Parish Photos

Farmervillec Lac Welcome Sign Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Lake Darbonne At Farmervillec La Img
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Glimpse Of Farmervillec La Img
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Farmervillec La Town Hall Img
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First Baptist Church Of Farmervillec La Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Farmervillec Lac Farmers Stadium Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

Union Parish Demographics

Population over time in Union Parish

The current population in Union Parish is 21,049. The population has decreased -4.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 21,272 -4.5%
2021 22,270 -0.4%
2020 22,353 -

Gender in Union Parish

  • Union Parish is 50.4% female with 10,599 female residents.

  • Union Parish is 49.6% male with 10,450 male residents.

Female
50.4% (10,599)
Male
49.6% (10,450)
Gender Union Parish LA USA
Female 50.4% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Union Parish

Union Parish is:

  • 69.4% White with 14,607 White residents.

  • 23.6% African American with 4,976 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 6 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.5% Two Or More with 326 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.2% Hispanic with 1,099 Hispanic residents.

White
69.4% (14,607)
African American
23.6% (4,976)
American Indian
0.1% (29)
Asian
0.0% (6)
Hawaiian
0.0% (6)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.5% (326)
Hispanic
5.2% (1,099)

Table: Union Parish By Race

Race Union Parish LA USA
White 69.4% 57.5% 58.9%
African American 23.6% 31.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.5% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.2% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Union Parish, Louisiana

  • 10.4% of households in Union Parish earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.1% of households in Union Parish earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Union Parish earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Union Parish earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Union Parish earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Union Parish earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Union Parish earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Union Parish earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Union Parish earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Union Parish earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.4% (2,191)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.1% (1,921)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.2% (2,578)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.0% (2,114)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.1% (2,122)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (3,544)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (2,557)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.5% (2,416)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.8% (582)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (1,019)
Income Union Parish LA USA
Less than $10,000 10.4% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.1% 6.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.2% 10.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.0% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.1% 11.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 15.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.5% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.8% 6.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 6.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Union Parish for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Union Parish completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Union Parish completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Union Parish completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Union Parish completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Union Parish completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Union Parish completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Union Parish completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Union Parish completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Union Parish completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (420)
9-12th Grade
11% (2,315)
High School / GED
43% (9,051)
Some College
21% (4,420)
Associate's Degree
5% (1,052)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (2,946)
Master's Degree
2% (420)
Professional Degree
2% (420)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Union Parish LA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 9% 6%
High School / GED 43% 33% 26%
Some College 21% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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