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New Union

Tennessee · 2,160 residents · 3.84 sq mi
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The short version

New Union has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,367. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $312,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,160
−2%since 2023
from 2,208 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
563 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 575 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
−9%since 2023
from 48.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9671K2K2K2K201020202024New Union
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.6%(185)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.4%(52)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.5%(248)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.5%(54)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(71)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.1%(261)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.4%(225)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.9%(387)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416%(345)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.8%(211)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(104)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,367
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,343 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,649
+9%since 2023
from $33,582 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
+5%since 2023
from 0.308 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $295,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,584
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,574 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+2%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,814)
Black2.1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(348)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,761)
Black2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(351)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
39
+3%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran9.4%(204)
Puerto Rican6.4%(138)
Mexican0.4%(9)
Asian origin
Korean0.2%(4)
Ancestry
American13.8%(298)
English11.5%(248)
German9.1%(196)
Irish7.1%(153)
Italian1.8%(38)
Scottish0.7%(16)
Polish0.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population · Largest Salvadoran population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+7%since 2023
from 26.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
Female
61.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(148)
Married68.4%(499)
Widowed2.5%(18)
Divorced8.8%(64)
Women 15+
Never married5.4%(51)
Married54.2%(513)
Widowed17.2%(163)
Divorced23.2%(219)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Union, Tennessee?

New Union, Tennessee has about 2,160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Union, Tennessee?

The typical household in New Union, Tennessee earns about $81,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Union, Tennessee expensive?

In New Union, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $312,100, and the typical rent is about $1,584 a month.

How educated are people in New Union, Tennessee?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Union, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Union, Tennessee?

About 0.7% of people in New Union, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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