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The ACS estimates about 1,050, give or take 217 civilian veterans in Union Parish.
Among Louisiana's 64 counties and equivalents, Union Parish ranks 39th by its estimated number of veterans.
Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
Measure
Union Parish
Louisiana
United States
Share with a service-connected rating
28 percent
below the Louisiana share; below the national share.
30 percent
30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher
20 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
Not compared
Not compared
Veterans 75 and older in Union Parish number about 508, give or take 103; their 48 percent share is above Louisiana's 24 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 3 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Union Parish; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Union Parish; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Income, work and education in Union Parish
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
Measure
Union Parish
Louisiana
United States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$50,518 ± $14,480
$48,927 ± $1,145
$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$23,557 ± $1,644
$32,904 ± $301
$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over
8.5% ± 5.4 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
Not compared
Not compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over
42.9% ± 10.3 points
33.9% ± 0.9 points
30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64
51.5% ± 15.6 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
Not compared
Not compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64
3.9% ± 29.7 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
Not compared
Not compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over
95.3% ± 4.1 points
94.7% ± 0.4 points
95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over
18.8% ± 5.6 points
25.9% ± 0.9 points
31.8% ± 0.2 points
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 1,000 on September 30, 2026, and fewer than 1,000 by September 30, 2035. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Union Parish
VA reports 406 veterans in Union Parish receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
In 2025, lenders reported 17 VA-backed home loans out of 306 home loans made in Union Parish (5.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 493, give or take 152) and post-9/11 only (about 128, give or take 106; a small survey sample; treat as rough).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Union Parish
VA reported about $13.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $9.6 million in medical care spending in Union Parish for FY2025.
Downsville (village): about 223 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
More places (2)
Lillie (village): about 133 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Spearsville (village): about 93 residents
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Louisiana veterans rated 100 percent service-connected receive a primary residence exemption from ad valorem taxes, except certain municipal assessments.
Louisiana offers in-state tuition exemptions to eligible children of living veterans rated at least 90 percent or receiving 100 percent individual unemployability.
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