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Union, Mississippi

Town · Population 2,003 · #96 in Mississippi
Union, Mississippi

Union is a town in Neshoba and Newton counties, Mississippi. The population was 2,042 at the 2020 census..

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About Union

Union is a small town in eastern Mississippi counting 2,003 people who proudly call it home.

Union holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 584 residents per square mile.

What Makes Union Unique

  • One of 15 places in the US named Union — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in eastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🏫 Schools in Union

  • UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • UNION HIGH SCHOOL
  • UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Ochsner Laird Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)2,003
Rank in state#96 of 299
Land area3.43 sq mi
Density584/sq mi
Coordinates32.5711, -89.1152

🗺️ Map of Union