Union Authority

Union is a lower-income, family-oriented small town of 2,090 with home prices 1.2× below the Mississippi median.

Union, Mississippi

Population in Union stands at 2,090 — placing it among the smaller communities of Neshoba County, Mississippi. Households here earn a median of $44,643.

Definition and scope

Union sits within Neshoba County, Mississippi, one of Mississippi's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3.

Who lives here

Union has approximately 2,090 residents. The median age is 37.8 years. Roughly 59% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $138,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 52.7%
• Black or African American: 40.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.4%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Union is $44,643. Poverty rate stands at 31.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.5%. Educational attainment: 15.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Union:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 4

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Union is Union Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Newton County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Meridian, Mississippi.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 483 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Mississippi State Authority — state-level reference for Mississippi.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.