Union County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Union County, Mississippi
Union County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
28,122
Median Age
38.3
Male Median
37.2
Female Median
39.1
Union County, Mississippi Population Growth

Union County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.5%%.
+4.5%% Growth
Union County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Union County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.3 | 28,122 |
| 2023 | 38.4 | 28,009 |
| 2022 | 38.6 | 27,880 |
| 2021 | 38.6 | 27,775 |
| 2020 | 38.6 | 28,578 |
| 2019 | 37.9 | 28,507 |
| 2018 | 38.2 | 28,356 |
| 2017 | 37.9 | 28,202 |
| 2016 | 38.0 | 27,989 |
| 2015 | 38.0 | 27,811 |
| 2014 | 37.5 | 27,536 |
| 2013 | 37.2 | 27,338 |
| 2012 | 37.1 | 27,175 |
| 2011 | 37.2 | 27,037 |
| 2010 | 37.3 | 26,922 |
Union County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.0% |
| 5–17 | 19.0% |
| 18–24 | 9.1% |
| 25–34 | 13.1% |
| 35–54 | 24.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65+ | 16.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Union County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Union County, Mississippi
The median age in Union County, Mississippi is 38.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Union County, Mississippi is 28,122.
In Union County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Union County, Mississippi has remained stable.