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Union Springs

Alabama · 3,358 residents · 6.63 sq mi
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Union Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,422. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,000. The poverty rate of 57.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,358
−9%since 2000
from 3,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+13%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Union Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,422
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,520 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,155
+57%since 2000
from $9,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
57.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade47.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
52.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+10%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(649)
Black73.7%(2,705)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(251)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.7%(1,861)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(318)
Black75.9%(2,548)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(412)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score46.7%(1,567)
Diversity Score
47
−8%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+120%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union Springs, Alabama?

Union Springs, Alabama has about 3,358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union Springs, Alabama earns about $21,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union Springs, Alabama expensive?

In Union Springs, Alabama, the median home is worth about $72,000, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Union Springs, Alabama?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Union Springs, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union Springs, Alabama?

About 57.5% of people in Union Springs, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union Springs, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Union Springs, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 617 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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