Union County, Arkansas
Union County: County in Arkansas, United States
About
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,639 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,219 inhabitants. Its county seat is El Dorado. The county was created 195 years ago in 1829.
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was **39,714**. The county seat is El Dorado. Union County comprises the El Dorado, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Union County was formed on November 2, 1829, from sections of Hempstead and Clark counties. It was named after the **union** of citizens who lived in the area. The original county seat was on the southern border at Champagnolle. In 1835 the county seat was moved to the **present-day location** of El Dorado.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Union County has a total area of **1,039 square miles**, of which 1,034 square miles is land and 5.3 square miles (0.5%) is water. It is the **fourth-largest county** by area in Arkansas. The county is located in South Arkansas. It is bordered by Columbia County to the north, Ouachita County to the east, Calhoun County to the southeast, Bradley County to the south, and Claiborne Parish, Louisiana to the southwest.
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, there were **39,714 people** and 14,912 households in the county. The racial makeup of the county was **64.7% White**, 30.7% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. The median income for a household in the county was **$42,581** and the median family income was $51,bj564. About 15.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line.
Quick Facts about Union County
| Population : | 38,219 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union Parish, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County |
| Area : | 2733 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.5% |
| Capital : | El Dorado |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1829 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:09:28 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Union County is located at 33°10'17"N 92°35'50"W (33.1713600, -92.5972900). It has 8 neighbors: Ashley County, Bradley County, Calhoun County, Columbia County, Ouachita County, Claiborne Parish, Morehouse Parish and Union Parish.
Union County map
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The largest city of Union County is El Dorado with a population of 17,402. Other cities include, Smackover population 1,665, Huttig population 526, Junction City population 523 and Strong population 499. See all Union County cities & populated places.
Union County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado | 17,402 | City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States |
| Smackover | 1,665 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Norphlet | 772 | Township in Union County, Arkansas |
| Huttig | 526 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Junction City | 523 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Strong | 499 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Calion | 440 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Felsenthal | 139 | City in Union County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Victoria | 32 | Town in Mississippi County, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Union County
Union County has 8 neighbours.
- Ashley County county in Arkansas, United States
- Bradley County county in Arkansas, United States
- Calhoun County county in Arkansas, United States
- Columbia County county in Arkansas, United States
- Ouachita County county in Arkansas, United States
- Claiborne Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Morehouse Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Union Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Union County decreased by 8.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 41,639 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,402 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,861 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,604 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,136 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,086 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,879 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,460 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 39,139 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 38,682 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,219 | -1.21% | estimation process |
People born in Union County (4)
People born in Union County, including businessman Nelson Bunker Hunt, Governor of Arkansas Thomas Chipman McRae, politician Charlie Daniels, .
List
- Asenath Wallace Carothers (clubwoman and university administrator) she was born in 06/02/1859
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- Union County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 44,294 people.
- Union County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 28,866 people.
- Union County , South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 26,991 people.
- Union County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 26,551 people.
- Union County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 25,358 people.
- Union County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 20,187 people.
- Union County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 16,498 people.
- Union County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 16,192 people.
- Union County , Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 15,182 people.
- Union County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 14,443 people.
- Union County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 12,157 people.
- Union County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 7,119 people.
- Union County , New Mexico county in New Mexico, United States with a population of 4,026 people.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |
