County · Louisiana
Union Parish, Louisiana
Union Parish, Louisiana. Union Parish had 20,561 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 22111.
Union Parish is one of the 4 counties of the Monroe, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,561
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,107 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,821
Median household income
$42,885
±$5,860 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$112,500
±$13,413 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$778
±$48 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Union Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,107 residents in Union Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 20,561 for July 1, 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,821 over 877 square miles of land.
| Measure | Union Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,821 | 4,611,961 | −1,532 |
| Households | 8,508±283 | 1,804,780 | +926 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.08 | 2.49 | −0.49 |
| Housing units | 10,431±25 | 2,108,902 | −1,406 |
Union Parish's population since 2000
From 22,803 in 2000 to 20,561 in 2025: down 9.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Union Parish?
Union Parish holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Farmerville with 3,432 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Farmerville | 3,366 | $26,356 |
|---|---|---|
| Bernice | 1,356 | $26,399 |
| MarionGEOID 2248645 | 623 | $28,452 |
| Junction CityGEOID 2238985 | 437 | not published |
| SpearsvilleGEOID 2272170 | 126 | $44,375 |
| LillieGEOID 2243920 | 111 | $53,750 |
| DownsvilleGEOID 2221450 | 120 | $69,028 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Union Parish?
The median resident of Union Parish is 43.7 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.5%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Union Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±0.9 | 38.0 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8% | 7.2% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.0%±0.2 pts | 55.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.5%±0.6 pts | 30.5% | −1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | +1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8%±0.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±2.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9%±2.8 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.5%±2.0 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8%±2.4 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1%±1.2 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Union Parish earn?
Half of Union Parish's 8,508 households earn less than $42,885 a year (±$5,860), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,274 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $11,389 after inflation. 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Union Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,885±$5,860 | $60,756 | −$11,389 |
| Mean household income | $64,327±$4,485 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,058±$2,402 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 29.4%±4.8 pts | 18.9% | +12.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 53.2%±10.5 pts | 25.4% | +21.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.4%±3.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 64.1%±4.8 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Union Parish?
Owners occupy 77.8% of Union Parish's occupied homes and renters 22.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,500 by its owner (±$13,413). The median renter pays $778 a month including utilities, and 45.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Union Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,500±$13,413 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $778±$48 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.7%±11.3 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,164±$130 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.8%±3.6 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,431±25 | 2,108,902 | −1,406 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5%±5.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.4%±3.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 34.7%±3.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Union Parish building?
Builders took permits for 81 new housing units across Union Parish in 2025 (75 single-family), 3.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Union Parish get to work?
86.4% of Union Parish's workers drive alone and 3.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Union Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.3%±2.8 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±1.9 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.4%±2.8 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±2.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8%±1.5 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.8 min±2.7 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Union Parish's census tracts?
Union Parish is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $25,873 (Tract 9602) to $85,500 (Tract 9605).
| Tract 960122111960100 | 3,713±627 | $34,420 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960222111960200 | 3,140±385 | $25,873 |
| Tract 960322111960300 | 2,897±436 | $36,379 |
| Tract 960422111960400 | 2,984±343 | $26,635 |
| Tract 960522111960500 | 4,160±666 | $85,500 |
| Tract 960622111960600 | 3,927±546 | $62,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Union Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 33rd of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd of 64 |
| Median household income | 52nd of 64 |
| Median home value | 52nd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 44th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd of 64 |
| Median age | 5th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Union Parish are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.