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Union City

Indiana · 3,454 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 $33,650. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,600. Households here earn about 42% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,454
−5%since 2000
from 3,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,530 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+2%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Union City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,650
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,640
+33%since 2000
from $13,981 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(2,591)
Black1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(709)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(65)
Diversity Score46.8%(1,618)
Diversity Score
47
+236%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+95%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.7%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, Indiana?

Union City, Indiana has about 3,454 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union City, Indiana earns about $33,650 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 $63,600, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, Indiana?

About 9.0% 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 19.1% 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 158 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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