The Town FilesUnion County, Mississippi
28,122 people. The median home is worth $163,400 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $55,505.
Towns in Union County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany | 7,626 | $161,400 | $51,332 | 38.4 |
People and housing
| Union County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $865 | $820 |
| Median household income | $55,505 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
12,223 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,689 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 412 storm events in Union County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Union County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3474: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).