Population 15,029 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Union City
Household size in Union City
| Period | Union City | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Union City has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Tennessee as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Union City
| Period | Union City | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.9, the median age in Union City is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Union City
| Period | Union City | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Union City than nationally: 8.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Union City
Renters in Union City
| Period | Union City | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.3% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.3% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Union City than nationally: 40.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 45.3% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 15 of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Union City
| Period | Union City | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Union City than nationally: 11.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Union City
| Period | Union City | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Union City is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only six have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Union City
| Period | Union City | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $482 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $583 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $613 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $771 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$289 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Union City pays $771 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $289 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 25.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Union City
Bachelor's degrees in Union City
| Period | Union City | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Union City: 21.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Union City
| Period | Union City | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.4% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Union City never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Union City
| Period | Union City | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Union City is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Union City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | 2.47 | 40.9 | 8.7% | 40.3% | 11.2% | 1971 | $771 | 21.2% | 85.2% | 5.1% |
| Gibbs | 2.51 | 36.6 | 22.3% | 55.3% | 5.0% | 1977 | $632 | 18.9% | 75.3% | 0.0% |
| Harris | 2.33 | 51.7 | 6.2% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 1979 | $630 | 18.6% | 85.8% | 2.8% |
| Woodland Mills | 2.81 | 39.7 | 6.9% | 12.2% | 6.3% | 1977 | $884 | 19.3% | 91.0% | 2.4% |
| Rives | 2.38 | 43.8 | 11.1% | 26.0% | 13.6% | 1972 | $773 | 27.8% | 92.7% | 5.4% |
| Terrell | 2.33 | 47.4 | 3.6% | 18.5% | 8.5% | 1980 | $819 | 25.3% | 83.9% | 4.1% |
| Troy | 2.30 | 47.7 | 5.3% | 19.7% | 8.7% | 1985 | $843 | 15.3% | 80.9% | 4.1% |
| Cayce | 2.82 | 34.2 | 27.4% | 27.4% | 18.9% | 1978 | $786 | 21.7% | 88.6% | 0.4% |
| Polk | 2.08 | 54.3 | 3.5% | 17.4% | 0.7% | 1990 | $640 | 13.6% | 86.6% | 0.0% |
| Gardner | 2.30 | 33.8 | 3.3% | 45.5% | 4.8% | 1981 | $896 | 33.0% | 94.7% | 5.4% |
| Mount Pelia | 2.40 | 35.3 | 7.8% | 20.8% | 8.4% | 1988 | $813 | 37.6% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Union City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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