At a Glance
Median Income
$82,750
$46,802 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
25.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
16.1% smoking rate
How Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Union a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union residents earn a median household income of $82,750 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,802. The unemployment rate stands at 25.1% (597% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 462 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Education
16.2% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population472
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,750
Per Capita$46,802
Unemployment25.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,330M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$112,969
Housing Units288
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,082/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain67.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute22 min
Broadband69.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Union was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.