Union County, Mississippi is a rural county located in the northeast corner of the state. In 2019, the population was estimated to be 27,735, with a population density of 28.2 people per square mile. The median household income is $36,718, which is below the national average of $61,937. The median age is 38.6, which is slightly higher than the national average of 37.2. The poverty rate is 28.4%, which is higher than the national average of 11.8%.
The economy of Union County is largely agricultural, with the majority of employment coming from farming and forestry. There are also some manufacturing and service industries in the area. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 3.7%.
Union County has a high school graduation rate of 79.2%, which is slightly below the national average of 84.6%. The county is served by the Union County School District, which consists of five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. There are also several private schools in the area.
Real estate in Union County is relatively affordable, with the median home value being $77,902, which is below the national average of $231,200. The median rent is $622, which is below the national average of $1,469. The median property tax rate is 0.73%, which is below the national average of 1.08%.
Overall, Union County is a rural county with a largely agricultural economy and relatively affordable real estate. The population is slightly older than the national average, and the poverty rate is higher than the national average. The high school graduation rate is slightly below the national average, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national average.