Union County, AR

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2021 Population

39,262

0.443% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.4

0.242% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.5%

5.92% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$46,444

2.54% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$89,200

0.557% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

15,572

2.24% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Union County, AR had a population of 39.3k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $46,444. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Union County, AR grew from 39,089 to 39,262, a 0.443% increase and its median household income grew from $45,293 to $46,444, a 2.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Union County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.51%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.792%).

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.

98.7% of the residents in Union County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Union County, AR are South Arkansas Community College (772 degrees awarded in 2021) and Professional Cosmetology Education Center (16 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Union County, AR was $89,200, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

Most people in Union County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 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.

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Population & Diversity

Union County, AR is home to a population of 39.3k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.54% of Union County, AR residents were born outside of the country (996 people).

In 2021, there were 1.86 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.8k people) in Union County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.22k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Union County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Union County, AR was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
23.8k ± 55
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.8k ± 187
White (Hispanic)
1.22k ± 213

4.06%

Hispanic Population

1.6k people

4.06% of the people in Union County, AR are hispanic (1.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
62,153 ± 6,057 people
El Salvador
16,156 ± 3,112 people
India
9,838 ± 2,431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,153 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,156 and India with 9,838.

Foreign-Born Population

2.54%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

996 people

2.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

946 people

As of 2021, 2.54% of Union County, AR residents (996 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Union County, AR was 2.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
721 ± 186
Gulf War (2001-)
317 ± 126
Gulf War (1990s)
210 ± 106

Union County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Union County, AR employs 15.6k people. The largest industries in Union County, AR are Manufacturing (2,649 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,596 people), and Retail Trade (2,054 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($68,004), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,708), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($45,515).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,055. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.6k

2021 Value

± 994

−2.24%

1 Year decline

± 8.99%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Union County, AR declined at a rate of −2.24%, from 15.9k employees to 15.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Union County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,074 people), Production Occupations (1,630 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,389 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Union County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.6k

2021 Value

± 994

−2.24%

1 Year decline

± 8.99%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Union County, AR declined at a rate of −2.24%, from 15.9k employees to 15.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Union County, AR, are Manufacturing (2,649 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,596 people), and Retail Trade (2,054 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

$44,787

Median earning men ± $5,359

$28,418

Median earning women ± $3,071

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($63,915), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,517), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,479).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,360), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($33,379), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($31,950).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

412
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
237
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
225
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$719k
Manufacturing
$190k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$178k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.3B
Mississippi
$7.08B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Union County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.6%), followed by Other (2.19%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.19%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Union County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.6%), followed by Other (2.19%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Union County, AR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Union County, AR awarded 788 degrees. The student population of Union County, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 377 male students and 792 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Union County, AR are White (459 and 58.6%), followed by Black or African American (198 and 25.3%), Hispanic or Latino (94 and 12%), and Two or More Races (22 and 2.81%).

The largest universities in Union County, AR by number of degrees awarded are South Arkansas Community College (772 and 98%) and Professional Cosmetology Education Center (16 and 2.03%).

The most popular majors in Union County, AR are Welding Technology (154 and 19.5%), General Health Services (101 and 12.8%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (82 and 10.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,169 students enrolled in Union County, AR, 32.2% men and 67.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 626 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
101 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
49 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
36 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Union County, AR was General Health Services with 101 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 Community College
772 degrees awarded
Professional Cosmetology Education Center
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Arkansas Community College with 772 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 309 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Union County, AR, which is 0.645 times less than the 479 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 459 degrees mean that there were 2.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 198 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 ($2,328) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($684) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Union County, AR was $89,200 in 2021, which is 0.364 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $89,700 to $89,200, a 0.557% decrease. The homeownership rate in Union County, AR is 74.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Union County, AR have an average commute time of 19.6 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.

Median household income in Union County, AR is $46,444. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Union County, AR was Census Tract 9508 with a value of $58,750, followed by Census Tract 9503 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $55,833 and $54,234.

In 2022, 17% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Union County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.839%.

Housing

Property

$89,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,779

$11,025

Median Property Taxes

±$767

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

74.5%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.5% of the housing units in Union County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9508
Census Tract 9503
Census Tract 9506

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Union County, AR was Census Tract 9508 with a value of $58,750, followed by Census Tract 9503 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $55,833 and $54,234.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Union County, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$46,444

Median Household Income

± $3,923

14.8k

Number of Households

± 843

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.8k households in Union County, AR grew to $46,444 from the previous year's value of $45,293.

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.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (86.3%)
Carpooled (7.41%)
Worked At Home (3.41%)

In 2021, 86.3% of workers in Union County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.41%) and those who worked at home (3.41%).

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

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Union County, AR have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.667% 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 2022, 17% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Union County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.839%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

18.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Union County, AR (7.2k out of 38.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Union County, AR is Black, followed by White 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 2022, 21.8% of the children was living in poverty in Union County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.4%.

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.

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Health

92.6% of the population of Union County, AR has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 24.7% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Union County, AR see 1547 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.05% decrease from the previous year (1701 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2248 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,547 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Union County, AR

Primary care physicians in Union County, AR see an average of 1,547 patients per year. This represents a 9.05% decrease from the previous year (1,701 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.35%

Uninsured

40%

Employer Coverage

24.7%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Union County, AR grew by 6.19% from 6.93% to 7.35%.

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 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 93.7 in Union County, AR.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 37.5% in Union County, AR.

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

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