Union County, Mississippi

Total Population: 28,009

County Seat: New Albany

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Median Home Value

$159,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,807

Across all households

Median Age

38.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)76.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)16.1%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Two or More Races1.4%
Other Race0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

25.3%

65 Years and Over

16.5%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.6%

No Health Insurance

11.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

78.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,807

Mean Household Income

$76,400

Per Capita Income

$28,173

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$159,100

Median Rent

$910/mo

Total Housing Units

12,195

Owner-Occupied

74.8%

Renter-Occupied

25.2%

Vacancy Rate

18.0%

Married Couple Households

49.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.2%

Average Household Size

2.77

Broadband Internet Access

77.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28145.