Union County , Louisiana

Population: 20,914 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $45,743 Home $115,400 Rent $758/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 20,914 residents, Union County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Louisiana and neighboring counties alike.

$45,743
Median Income
household
$115,400
Home Value
median
$758/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $45,743
Per Capita Income $27,835
Poverty Rate 28.6%
Median Home Value $115,400
Median Gross Rent $758/mo
Owner Occupied 76.1%
Renter Occupied 23.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 20,914
Median Age 43.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 16.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.2%
Obesity
14.3%
Diabetes
21.6%
Smoking
48.4%
High Blood Pressure
35.9%
No Physical Activity
28.8%
Depression
39.4%
Insufficient Sleep
79.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 49.7  ·  50th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
64.60
🌀 Hurricane
64.33
🔥 Wildfire
44.88
❄️ Winter Storm
14.54
🌍 Earthquake
52.67
☀️ Drought
41.95

Thinking of moving to Union County?

Use our salary calculator to see what income you'd need to maintain your lifestyle.

Open Cost of Living Calculator →