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New Union

Alabama · 996 residents · 12.314 sq mi
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New Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,462. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $168,000. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

996
+7%since 2023
from 927 in 2023
2010 – 2024
81 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 75 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.1
−1%since 2023
from 32.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
7698961K1K1K201020202024New Union
2024996
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,462
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,493 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$20,275
+8%since 2023
from $18,749 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
30.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.379
−3%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$168,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $144,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
86.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
13.5% rent
18.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+31.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.9
+16%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(927)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99%(986)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(10)
Diversity Score2.5%(25)
2
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.9 min
+8%since 2023
from 37.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
92.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
10.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
45.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
77.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Union, Alabama?

New Union, Alabama has about 996 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Union, Alabama?

The typical household in New Union, Alabama earns about $43,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Union, Alabama expensive?

In New Union, Alabama, the median home is worth about $168,000.

How educated are people in New Union, Alabama?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Union, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Union, Alabama?

About 30.2% of people in New Union, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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