Union Springs is a city located in Bullock County Alabama. Union Springs has a 2024 population of 3,094. It is also the county seat of Bullock County. Union Springs is currently declining at a rate of -1.9% annually and its population has decreased by -7.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,332 in 2020.
The average household income in Union Springs is $33,746 with a poverty rate of 45.27%. The median age in Union Springs is 31.4 years: 31.6 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,391 | 72.74% |
| White | 493 | 15% |
| Other race | 242 | 7.36% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,281 | 2.51 | 35 | 65 |
| Non Family | 670 | 1.34 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Female | 354 | 4.13 | 13.6 | 86.4 |
| Married | 215 | 3.43 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Male | 42 | 2.69 | 14.3 | 85.7 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
35.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 403 | 19.13% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 1.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 229 | 10.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 3.94% |
| High School Graduate | 621 | 29.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 309 | 14.67% |
| Some College | 438 | 20.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,438 | 1,065 | 242 |
| White | 289 | 265 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 279 | 65 | 0 |
| Other Race | 162 | 36 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 47 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $18,600 | $0 | $18,867 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,563 | $41,415 | $35,521 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,182 | $23,892 | $28,726 |
| Overall | $26,358 | $24,364 | $27,716 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $0 | $27,250 |
$26,358
Average Earnings
$24,364
Average Male
$27,716
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.43% of Union Springs residents speak only English, while 14.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,370 | 1,070 | 45.15% |
| Hispanic | 464 | 253 | 54.53% |
| Multiple | 114 | 114 | 100% |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 100% |
| White | 297 | 39 | 13.13% |
| Other | 227 | 16 | 7.05% |
45.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.57%
Male Poverty Rate
46.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union Springs is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union Springs is Other, with 7.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 76.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 34.62% |
| High School | 32.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.84% |
| Some College | 30.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 26.83% |
| Male Employed | 14.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,092 | $40,330 |
| Households | $25,828 | $33,746 |
| Married Families | $53,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,856 | $21,394 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.9%
Male Marriage Rate
19.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 4.4% |
| White | 11 | 3.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.56%
Born in Union Springs
93.37%
Native Born
6.63%
Foreign Born
4.72%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
93.37% of Union Springs residents were born in the United States, with 81.56% having been born in Alabama. 4.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,797 | -60 | -2.1% |
| 2028 | 2,857 | -59 | -2.02% |
| 2027 | 2,916 | -59 | -1.98% |
| 2026 | 2,975 | -60 | -1.98% |
| 2025 | 3,035 | -59 | -1.91% |
| 2024 | 3,094 | -60 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 3,154 | -98 | -3.01% |
| 2022 | 3,252 | -51 | -1.54% |
| 2021 | 3,303 | -29 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 3,332 | -102 | -2.97% |
| 2019 | 3,434 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 3,427 | -27 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 3,454 | -165 | -4.56% |
| 2016 | 3,619 | 43 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 3,576 | -183 | -4.87% |
| 2014 | 3,759 | 50 | 1.35% |
| 2013 | 3,709 | -61 | -1.62% |
| 2012 | 3,770 | 14 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 3,756 | -84 | -2.19% |
| 2010 | 3,840 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,670 | -305 | -7.67% |
| 1990 | 3,975 | -456 | -10.29% |
| 1980 | 4,431 | 107 | 2.47% |
| 1970 | 4,324 | 620 | 16.74% |
| 1960 | 3,704 | 472 | 14.6% |
| 1950 | 3,232 | 125 | 4.02% |
| 1940 | 3,107 | 232 | 8.07% |
| 1930 | 2,875 | -1,250 | -30.3% |
| 1920 | 4,125 | 70 | 1.73% |
| 1910 | 4,055 | 1,421 | 53.95% |
| 1900 | 2,634 | -163 | -5.83% |