The 2000 Census showed that Union County had a population of 25,362 people. This represented 0.89% of the total population of Mississippi, making it the state's 39th most populous county (out of 82 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Union had a population of 27,263 people. This is an increase of 7.5% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 27,134 | +6.99% | -0.47% since 2009 |
2009 | 27,263 | +7.5% | +0.6% since 2008 |
2008 | 27,100 | +6.85% | +1.04% since 2007 |
2007 | 26,822 | +5.76% | -0.12% since 2006 |
2006 | 26,854 | +5.88% | +0.74% since 2005 |
2005 | 26,658 | +5.11% | +1.8% since 2004 |
2004 | 26,186 | +3.25% | +0.55% since 2003 |
2003 | 26,043 | +2.69% | +0.96% since 2002 |
2002 | 25,795 | +1.71% | +0.34% since 2001 |
2001 | 25,708 | +1.36% | +1.36% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 25,362 | The Last Census |
Union County had 10,693 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Union County has a total area<3> of 416.9 square miles [1,079 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (1.44 square miles [3.74 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Union County had a population density of 61 people per square mile [23.57 people/km²], making it the state's 22nd most densely populated county (out of 82 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Union County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Union and the state of Mississippi. Click here for the Union County QuickFact (QF-28145).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Union County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
New Albany | QF-2851000 | 8,153 | 7,607 | 7.18% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Union County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Benton | QF-28009 | NW | 7,981 | 8,026 | -0.56% |
Lafayette | QF-28071 | W | 43,975 | 38,744 | 13.5% |
Lee | QF-28081 | SE | 81,913 | 75,755 | 8.13% |
Pontotoc | QF-28115 | S | 29,248 | 26,726 | 9.44% |
Prentiss | QF-28117 | E | 25,709 | 25,556 | 0.6% |
Tippah | QF-28139 | N | 21,661 | 20,826 | 4.01% |
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