Union, LA
Living in Union
Bikeability
78
Walkability
89
Commute
92
Public Transit
81
Affordability
100
Public Safety
71
Airports
38
Hospitals
63
Colleges
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
518
Population
-223 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
4%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black69%
Caucasian31%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate59%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$36k
Median Household Income
+$1.7k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+14% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K15%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector63%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office3%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation13%
Walked9%
Housing
$135k
Median Home Value
+$52k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$412 (2010–19)
54%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K52%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
Utility gas15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Union
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
St. James Parish28
Property Crime in Union
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
St. James Parish35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding63
Tornado47
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union, LA
Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
6 miles, W
St Theresa Middle
11 miles, N
St Peter Chanel Interparochial School
11 miles, E
St Elizabeth School
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Union, LA
Nicholls State University
21 miles, S
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
25 miles, NW
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union, LA
Prevost Memorial Hospital
7 miles, W
St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc
9 miles, NW
St James Parish Hospital
11 miles, E
Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc
12 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Union, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
35 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
66 miles, W
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
111 miles, E