Union County, AR

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2024 Population

37,900

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

41.4

0.241% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

19.5%

0.742% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$55,259

10% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$120,900

5.41% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

16,037

1.18% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Union County, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Union County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Union County, AR are South Arkansas College (754 degrees awarded in 2023) and University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology (14 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Union County, AR was $120,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Union County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Union County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Union County, AR borders Ashley County, AR, Bradley County, AR, Calhoun County, AR, Columbia County, AR, Ouachita County, AR, Claiborne Parish, LA, Morehouse Parish, LA, and Union Parish, LA.

United States Arkansas El Dorado, AR

Population & Diversity

Union County, AR is home to a population of 37.9k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3% of Union County, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.14k people).

In 2024, there were 1.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.5k people) in Union County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 828 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2024 Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.3% of Union County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Union County, AR was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Union County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Union County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
22.5k ± 165
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.2k ± 318
White (Hispanic)
828 ± 363

4.73%

Hispanic Population

1.79k people

4.73% of the people in Union County, AR are hispanic (1.79k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Union County, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
66,711 ± 6,271 people
El Salvador
16,390 ± 3,135 people
India
10,242 ± 2,480 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,711 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,390 and India with 10,242.

Foreign-Born Population

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.14k people

3.11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.19k people

As of 2024, 3% of Union County, AR residents (1.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Union County, AR was 3.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Union County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
587 ± 147
Gulf War (1990s)
495 ± 166
Gulf War (2001-)
385 ± 153

Union County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Union County, AR.

Economy

The economy of Union County, AR employs 16k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Union County, AR were Manufacturing (2,951 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,320 people), and Retail Trade (2,097 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($67,344), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,319), and Manufacturing ($52,377).

Employment

Occupations

16k

2024 Value

± 995

−1.18%

1 Year decline

± 8.88%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Union County, AR declined at a rate of −1.18%, from 16.2k employees to 16k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Union County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,089 people), Production Occupations (2,021 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,428 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Union County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

16k

2024 Value

± 995

−1.18%

1 Year decline

± 8.88%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Union County, AR declined at a rate of −1.18%, from 16.2k employees to 16k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Union County, AR, are Manufacturing (2,951 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,320 people), and Retail Trade (2,097 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Union County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Union County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,198

Median earning men ± $4,116

$31,664

Median earning women ± $1,904

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,500), Manufacturing ($66,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,065).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($42,500), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,691), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($38,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

94
Other Services (except Public Administration)
72
Retail Trade
52
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$237k
Manufacturing
$151k
Construction
$92.6k
Management of Companies and Enterprises

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Union County, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.6%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Union County, AR awarded 768 degrees. The student population of Union County, AR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 392 male students and 832 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Union County, AR are White (426 and 55.8%), Black or African American (255 and 33.4%), Hispanic or Latino (40 and 5.24%), and Two or More Races (17 and 2.23%).

The largest universities in Union County, AR by number of degrees awarded are South Arkansas College (754 and 98.2%) and University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology (14 and 1.82%).

The most popular majors in Union County, AR are Welding Technology (142 and 18.5%), General Health Services (94 and 12.2%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (86 and 11.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,224 students enrolled in Union County, AR, 32% men and 68% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 648 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
94 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
49 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Union County, AR was General Health Services with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Union County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

South Arkansas College
754 degrees awarded
University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Arkansas College with 754 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 349 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Union County, AR, which is 0.833 times less than the 419 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 426 degrees mean that there were 1.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 255 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,472) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,068) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,635) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Union County, AR was $120,900 in 2024, which is 0.363 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $114,700 to $120,900, a 5.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Union County, AR is 72.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Union County, AR have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Union County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Union County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.0272%.

Housing

Property

$120,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,707

$10,905

Median Property Taxes

±$705

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Union County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Union County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2024

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.7% of the housing units in Union County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Union County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,259

Median Household Income

± $4,567

15k

Number of Households

± 918

In 2024, the median household income of the 15k households in Union County, AR grew to $55,259 from the previous year's value of $50,221.

The following chart displays the households in Union County, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Union County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.448

2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2023, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.73% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (84.6%)
Carpooled (6.96%)
Worked At Home (6.87%)

In 2024, 84.6% of workers in Union County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.96%) and those who worked at home (6.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Union County, AR have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Union County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Union County, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Union County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Union County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Union County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.0272%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Union County, AR (7.29k out of 37.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Union County, AR is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 24% of the children was living in poverty in Union County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 583 in Union County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 12.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

94.4% of the population of Union County, AR has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 27.7% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Union County, AR see 1,598 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,598 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2221 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 505 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,598 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Union County, AR

Primary care physicians in Union County, AR see an average of 1,598 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,598 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Union County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.56%

Uninsured

39.7%

Employer Coverage

27.7%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Union County, AR declined by 4.47% from 5.82% to 5.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Union County, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 98 in Union County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Union County, AR.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.2% in Union County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Union County, AR.