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Union Springs

New York · 1,075 residents · 1.748 sq mi
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Union Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,053. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,000. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,075
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,074 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
615 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+16%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Union Springs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,053
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,778 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,468
+78%since 2000
from $18,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,043)
Black1.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(55)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(939)
Black2.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(50)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other2.4%(26)
Diversity Score24.3%(261)
Diversity Score
24
+378%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union Springs, New York?

Union Springs, New York has about 1,075 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union Springs, New York?

The typical household in Union Springs, New York earns about $81,053 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union Springs, New York expensive?

In Union Springs, New York, the median home is worth about $128,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Union Springs, New York?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Union Springs, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union Springs, New York?

About 7.3% of people in Union Springs, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union Springs, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Union Springs, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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