Union County, Mississippi
Union County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,134 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,866 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Albany. The county was created 154 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Union County
| Population : | 28,866 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | Union Parish, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County |
| Area : | 1080 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Capital : | New Albany |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:50:33 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Union County is located at 34°29'26"N 89°0'14"W (34.4904700, -89.0038600). It has 6 neighbors: Benton County, Lee County, Marshall County, Pontotoc County, Prentiss County and Tippah County.
Union County map
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The largest city of Union County is New Albany with a population of 8,771. Other cities include, Myrtle population 503 and Blue Springs population 243. See all Union County cities & populated places.
Union County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Albany | 8,771 | City in Union County, Mississippi, United States |
| Myrtle | 503 | Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Blue Springs | 243 | Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Union County
Union County has 6 neighbours.
- Benton County county in Mississippi, United States
- Lee County county in Mississippi, United States
- Marshall County county in Mississippi, United States
- Pontotoc County county in Mississippi, United States
- Prentiss County county in Mississippi, United States
- Tippah County county in Mississippi, United States
- New Albany
Demographics
The population of Union County increased by 6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 27,134 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,315 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,349 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,771 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,157 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,311 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,308 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,486 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,615 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,815 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,866 | 0.18% | estimation process |
People born in Union County (1)
American musician Dixie Boy Jordan was born in Union County
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- 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.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
