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Union City

Pennsylvania · 2,927 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 $42,281. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 536 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,200. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,927
−15%since 2000
from 3,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,599 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+23%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Union City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,281
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,216 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,906
+90%since 2000
from $12,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+28%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,371)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(29)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(150)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,709)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(47)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other1.4%(41)
Diversity Score9.8%(287)
Diversity Score
10
+127%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, Pennsylvania?

Union City, Pennsylvania has about 2,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union City, Pennsylvania earns about $42,281 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 $95,200, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, Pennsylvania?

About 10.8% 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 26.0% 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 610 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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