Union County is one of Southwest Arkansas’s most dynamic centers of commerce and culture. Anchored by El Dorado, it blends industrial capability, creativity, and community spirit in a place where innovation drives progress.
Home to major employers like Murphy Oil, Lion Oil, and Clean Harbors, the county’s economy is powered by energy, chemicals, and manufacturing. Investments in broadband, utilities, and workforce training at South Arkansas Community College strengthen its position as a regional leader.
With revitalized downtown spaces, the Murphy Arts District, and access to major highways and air routes, Union County connects opportunity with quality of life. It’s a community where business, education, and culture work together to move the region forward.
Major Employers
- Albemarle Corporation
- Murphy Oil / Murphy USA
- Georgia-Pacific Corporation
- Medical Center of South Arkansas
- South Arkansas Community College
Demographics
- White (non-Hispanic): 22,904 58.65%
- Black or African American (non-Hispanic): 12,670 32.44%
- Native American: 108 0.28%
- Asian: 273 0.7%
- Pacific Islander: 16 0.04%
- Other / Mixed: 1,329 3.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 1,754 4.49%
Major Highways
Interstate 69
U.S. Highway 63
U.S. Highway 82
U.S. Highway 167
Highway 7
Highway 15
Highway 129
For More Information
El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce
Kaitlyn Rigdon
111 W Main St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-6113
(903) 461-9930
kaitlyn@goeldorado.com