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Union, MS


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Union, Mississippi

Union, Mississippi is 64 miles E of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 186 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Neshoba county. The population of the town is 2,021.

The People and Families of Union

In Union, about 46% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Union.

The town has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in Union.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Union had a median family income of $28,542.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Union.

Union Housing

Of the housing in Union, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Union, 93% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Union makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Union strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyUnion Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyUnion Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Union Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Union Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Union, MS

Comparing Union to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity94
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Age of the Population69
Well-Paid Single Men14
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married27

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income14
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
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