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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Union City

California · 53,762 residents · 19.398 sq mi
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Union City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,988. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 13,107 residents. Median home value is $228,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

53,762
−20%vs 2000
vs 66,869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,772 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 3,447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 32.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
52K58K64K71K77K1990201020202024Union City
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,988
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,926 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,865
−35%vs 2000
vs $22,890 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.5%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$228,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $296,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$768
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,094 in 2000
US average: $450
67.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
32.6% rent
4.9
+18%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(23,778)
Black8.6%(4,605)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(13,390)
Asian33.4%(17,945)
Other13.8%(7,434)
Diversity Score93.3%(50,166)
93
+11%vs 2000
vs 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.6%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, California?

Union City, California has about 53,762 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Union City, California earns about $46,988 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 $228,900, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, California?

About 20.6% 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 6.5% of people in Union City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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