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Union City

Ohio · 1,582 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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Union City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,344. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,700. The poverty rate of 35.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,582
−10%since 2000
from 1,767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,723 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+8%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Union City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,344
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,442 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,385
+10%since 2000
from $14,906 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,700
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
47.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,640)
Black1.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(82)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(255)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,328)
Black2.6%(41)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(137)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2%(31)
Diversity Score30.7%(486)
Diversity Score
31
+113%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, Ohio?

Union City, Ohio has about 1,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union City, Ohio earns about $32,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union City, Ohio expensive?

In Union City, Ohio, the median home is worth about $50,700, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, Ohio?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Union City, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union City, Ohio?

About 35.8% of people in Union City, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union City, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Union City, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 387 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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