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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Union City

Pennsylvania · 3,463 residents · 1.83 sq mi
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Union City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,216. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,700. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,463
−2%since 1990
from 3,537 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,892 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,933 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+6%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Union City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,216
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,297 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,599
+52%since 1990
from $8,303 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
60.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
39.8% rent
1.8
−5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(3,494)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0.9%(31)
Diversity Score3.4%(119)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,371)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(29)
Asian0.8%(26)
Diversity Score4.3%(150)
4
+29%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−15%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, Pennsylvania?

Union City, Pennsylvania has about 3,463 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Union City, Pennsylvania earns about $27,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Union City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $47,700, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, Pennsylvania?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Union City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union City, Pennsylvania?

About 20.9% of people in Union City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Union City, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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