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Union City

Indiana · 3,584 residents · 2.257 sq mi
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Union City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,451. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,200. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,584
−1%since 2000
from 3,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,588 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
−4%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Union City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,451
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,526 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,327
+2%since 2000
from $13,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,362)
Black1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(164)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(504)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85%(3,045)
Black1.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(457)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.5%(17)
Diversity Score31.4%(1,127)
Diversity Score
31
+126%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% 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
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
7.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, Indiana?

Union City, Indiana has about 3,584 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union City, Indiana earns about $33,451 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union City, Indiana expensive?

In Union City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, Indiana?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Union City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union City, Indiana?

About 22.3% of people in Union City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Union City, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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