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Union City

California · 65,282 residents (2025 est.) · 19.398 sq mi
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#77Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82648.7%#195Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,104,900#293Highest median rentof 6,764$2,713
The short version

Union City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,715. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,104,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,464
+1%since 2000
from 66,869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,478 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+31%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:65,282 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
52K58K64K71K77K1990201020202024Union City
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,715
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,926 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,977
+153%since 2000
from $22,890 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+16%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,104,900
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,713
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,094 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
+100%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.4%(13,610)
Black6.5%(4,321)
Hispanic / Latino24%(16,020)
Asian43%(28,780)
Other0%
Diversity Score84.1%(56,210)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(9,207)
Black4.4%(2,985)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(13,626)
Asian56.9%(38,405)
Other4.8%(3,241)
Diversity Score76.5%(51,631)
Diversity Score
77
−9%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
48.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 88.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 38.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 14.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, California?

Union City, California has about 67,464 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union City, California?

The typical household in Union City, California earns about $133,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union City, California expensive?

In Union City, California, the median home is worth about $1,104,900, and the typical rent is about $2,713 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, California?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in Union City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union City, California?

About 7.2% of people in Union City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Union City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,702 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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