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New Union

Alabama · 955 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 $30,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2011, a loss of 279 residents. Median home value is $131,700. The poverty rate of 39.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
955
−23%vs 2011
vs 1,234 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
78 / sq mi
−23%vs 2011
vs 100 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+36%vs 2011
vs 30.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7698961K1K1K201020202024New Union
2024996
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,304 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,088
+7%vs 2011
vs $13,170 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.6%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.323 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $119,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
−61%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−39.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.7% in 2011
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+12%vs 2011
vs 3.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic75%(926)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25%(308)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.8%(578)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(903)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.6%(102)
Diversity Score
11
−77%vs 2011
vs 47 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
−15%vs 2011
vs 35.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Female
51.7%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Foreign born
6.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Union, Alabama?

New Union, Alabama has about 955 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Union, Alabama earns about $30,750 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 $131,700, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in New Union, Alabama?

About 20.1% 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 39.6% of people in New Union, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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