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Union

Alabama · 180 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 $25,125. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,100. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180
−21%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
219 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+46%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1452263063864671990201020202024Union
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,125
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,090
+48%since 2000
from $10,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
11.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+35%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
16
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black97.8%(176)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score3.6%(6)
Diversity Score
4
−80%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−59.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, Alabama?

Union, Alabama has about 180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, Alabama?

The typical household in Union, Alabama earns about $25,125 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 $49,100.

How educated are people in Union, Alabama?

About 11.3% 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 9.0% 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 111 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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