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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Union City

Tennessee · 10,876 residents · 12.108 sq mi
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Union City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,399. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
10,876
+3%since 1990
from 10,512 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
898 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 868 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+6%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,399
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,745 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,787
+59%since 1990
from $11,784 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
44.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(8,245)
Black21.3%(2,243)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(58)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score43.3%(4,553)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(8,038)
Black21.1%(2,299)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(371)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score49.1%(5,339)
Diversity Score
49
+13%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.6%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
−8%since 1990
from 11.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, Tennessee?

Union City, Tennessee has about 10,876 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Union City, Tennessee earns about $29,399 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union City, Tennessee expensive?

In Union City, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, Tennessee?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Union City, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union City, Tennessee?

About 16.8% of people in Union City, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union City, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Union City, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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