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Union City

Oklahoma · 2,129 residents (2025 est.) · 56.119 sq mi
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Union City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,833. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $298,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 63% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 142%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,722
+25%since 2000
from 1,375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+17%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,129 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8791K2K2K2K1990201020202024Union City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,833
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,819 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,238
+131%since 2000
from $17,020 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+31%since 2010
from 0.320 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,400
+142%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+70%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,244)
Black1.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(32)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(146)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(1,231)
Black6.9%(119)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(196)
Asian1.9%(32)
Other8.4%(144)
Diversity Score58%(999)
Diversity Score
58
+447%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Female
40.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+27.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, Oklahoma?

Union City, Oklahoma has about 1,722 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union City, Oklahoma earns about $105,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union City, Oklahoma expensive?

In Union City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $298,400, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, Oklahoma?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Union City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union City, Oklahoma?

About 11.5% of people in Union City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union City, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Union City, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 722 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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