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Union City

Tennessee · 11,170 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 $31,123. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,200. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,170
+3%since 2000
from 10,876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
923 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Union City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,123
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,399 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,988
+1%since 2000
from $18,787 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
52.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+43%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(8,038)
Black21.1%(2,299)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(371)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.1%(5,339)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(7,003)
Black22.1%(2,470)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,014)
Asian0.6%(65)
Other1.8%(196)
Diversity Score64.2%(7,168)
Diversity Score
64
+31%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, Tennessee?

Union City, Tennessee has about 11,170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union City, Tennessee earns about $31,123 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 $107,200, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, Tennessee?

About 17.1% 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 26.9% 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 658 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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