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Union

Alabama · 237 residents · 0.821 sq mi
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Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
+4%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
289 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+21%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1452263063864671990201020202024Union
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,667
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,205
−6%since 2000
from $10,842 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−51.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+89%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(18)
Black92.1%(209)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(41)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(8)
Black95.4%(226)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.2%(22)
Diversity Score
9
−49%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
44.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.1%
−67.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Alabama?

Union, Alabama has about 237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Alabama?

The typical household in Union, Alabama earns about $21,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, Alabama expensive?

In Union, Alabama, the median home is worth about $59,400.

How educated are people in Union, Alabama?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Union, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, Alabama?

About 45.8% of people in Union, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Union, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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