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Union City

Georgia · 26,830 residents · 19.675 sq mi
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Union City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,768. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 15,209 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,600. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,830
+131%since 2000
from 11,621 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,364 / sq mi
+131%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+4%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K12K18K24K30K1990201020202024Union City
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,768
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,322 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,896
+33%since 2000
from $17,208 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
58.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+78%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.1%(2,690)
Black68.8%(7,998)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(607)
Asian1.3%(147)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(6,582)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(1,220)
Black84.6%(22,686)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,993)
Asian0.5%(135)
Other2%(526)
Diversity Score32.8%(8,797)
Diversity Score
33
−42%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, Georgia?

Union City, Georgia has about 26,830 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union City, Georgia earns about $39,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union City, Georgia expensive?

In Union City, Georgia, the median home is worth about $150,600, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, Georgia?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Union City, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union City, Georgia?

About 12.3% of people in Union City, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union City, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Union City, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,455 residents, a change of about 220 percent over that period.

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

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