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New Union

Alabama · 1,019 residents · 12.314 sq mi
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New Union has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,816. Population has grown 23% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $144,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,019
+23%since 2019
from 829 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
83 / sq mi
+23%since 2019
from 67 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
−34%since 2019
from 57.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7698961K1K1K201020202024New Union
2024996
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,816
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,188 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,084
−9%since 2019
from $30,811 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.7%
US avg: 10%
Information24.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,400
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $756 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+44%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(805)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(24)
Diversity Score7%(58)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(886)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(69)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.7%(27)
Diversity Score24%(245)
Diversity Score
24
+242%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 87.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
−9%since 2019
from 29.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
Female
48.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Union, Alabama?

New Union, Alabama has about 1,019 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Union, Alabama earns about $54,816 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 $144,400, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in New Union, Alabama?

About 8.3% 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 3.1% of people in New Union, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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