Union County, Mississippi

county in Mississippi, United States

Union County is a county found in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, 27,777 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is New Albany.[2]

Union County
The Union County courthouse in New Albany
The Union County courthouse in New Albany
Map of Mississippi highlighting Union County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Map of the United States highlighting Mississippi
Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°29′N 89°00′W / 34.49°N 89°W / 34.49; -89
Country United States
State Mississippi
FoundedJuly 7, 1870
SeatNew Albany
Largest cityNew Albany
Area
 • Total417 sq mi (1,080 km2)
 • Land416 sq mi (1,080 km2)
 • Water1.3 sq mi (3 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total27,777
 • Density67/sq mi (26/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websiteunioncoms.com

Geography

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The county has a total area of 417 square miles (1,080 km2).

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Union County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.