Union City is a city located in Fulton County Georgia. Union City has a 2024 population of 28,088. Union City is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually and its population has increased by 3.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,064 in 2020.
The average household income in Union City is $61,403 with a poverty rate of 12.44%. The median age in Union City is 32.7 years: 30 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23,725 | 88.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,194 | 4.44% |
| White | 1,127 | 4.19% |
| Other race | 823 | 3.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,311 | 2.36 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Non Family | 5,022 | 1.12 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Female | 3,247 | 3.48 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Married | 2,228 | 3.45 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Male | 814 | 2.49 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
41.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,448 | 8.67% |
| Associates Degree | 2,400 | 14.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,124 | 18.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,704 | 10.2% |
| High School Graduate | 4,004 | 23.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 445 | 2.66% |
| Some College | 3,578 | 21.42% |
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 | 14,733 | 13,250 | 4,301 |
| White | 917 | 737 | 332 |
| 2+ Races | 628 | 464 | 69 |
| Hispanic | 618 | 525 | 156 |
| Other Race | 406 | 340 | 107 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 89.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,328 | $0 | $39,115 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,920 | $53,117 | $61,841 |
| High School Graduate | $36,442 | $44,824 | $32,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $45,931 | $28,670 |
| Overall | $41,450 | $46,541 | $39,007 |
| Some College | $41,002 | $46,381 | $38,307 |
$41,450
Average Earnings
$46,541
Average Male
$39,007
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.34% of Union City residents speak only English, while 5.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 23,628 | 2,445 | 10.35% |
| Multiple | 1,186 | 380 | 32.04% |
| White | 1,033 | 324 | 31.36% |
| Other | 765 | 164 | 21.44% |
| Hispanic | 1,266 | 83 | 6.56% |
12.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.11%
Male Poverty Rate
14.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union City is Multiple, with 32.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union City is Hispanic, with 6.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.96% |
| High School | 17.58% |
| Some College | 8.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.23% |
| Female Employed | 6.34% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,176 | $72,945 |
| Households | $46,696 | $61,403 |
| Married Families | $113,308 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,599 | $43,041 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.7%
Male Marriage Rate
18.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
620
Number of Veterans
478
Male Veterans
142
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 227 |
| First Gulf War | 185 |
| Vietnam | 114 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Korea | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 193 |
| 18 to 34 | 191 |
| 75+ | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 526 | 3.06% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 6.05% |
| White | 41 | 3.9% |
| Other Race | 27 | 4.61% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 3.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
66.31%
Born in Union City
94.86%
Native Born
5.14%
Foreign Born
2.51%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
94.86% of Union City residents were born in the United States, with 66.31% having been born in Georgia. 2.51% 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 | 29,368 | 256 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 29,112 | 256 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 28,856 | 256 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 28,600 | 256 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 28,344 | 256 | 0.91% |
| 2024 | 28,088 | 256 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 27,832 | -47 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 27,879 | 489 | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 27,390 | 326 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 27,064 | 4,619 | 20.58% |
| 2019 | 22,445 | 524 | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 21,921 | 641 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 21,280 | 377 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 20,903 | 248 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 20,655 | 375 | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 20,280 | -53 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 20,333 | 15 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 20,318 | 433 | 2.18% |
| 2011 | 19,885 | 443 | 2.28% |
| 2010 | 19,442 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,621 | 3,246 | 38.76% |
| 1990 | 8,375 | 3,595 | 75.21% |
| 1980 | 4,780 | 1,749 | 57.7% |
| 1970 | 3,031 | -26,337 | -89.68% |