Union City is a city located in Obion County Tennessee. Union City has a 2024 population of 10,885. It is also the county seat of Obion County. Union City is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -2.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,159 in 2020.
The average household income in Union City is $58,537 with a poverty rate of 21.45%. The median age in Union City is 37.4 years: 35.1 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,406 | 66.91% |
| Black or African American | 2,484 | 22.44% |
| Two or more races | 879 | 7.94% |
| Other race | 229 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,423 | 2.43 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Non Family | 1,866 | 1.17 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Married | 1,814 | 3.24 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Female | 634 | 3.66 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Male | 109 | 3.28 | 45 | 55 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
51.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 715 | 9.76% |
| Associates Degree | 328 | 4.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 825 | 11.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 583 | 7.96% |
| High School Graduate | 2,826 | 38.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 505 | 6.89% |
| Some College | 1,546 | 21.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,897 | 4,524 | 1,289 |
| Black | 1,586 | 1,249 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 528 | 220 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 514 | 91 | 16 |
| Other Race | 116 | 38 | 0 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 8 |
| Native American | 22 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,271 | $55,089 | $44,535 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,295 | $83,864 | $59,923 |
| High School Graduate | $31,869 | $34,279 | $25,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,966 | $42,273 | $21,541 |
| Overall | $34,788 | $39,286 | $31,321 |
| Some College | $32,656 | $34,327 | $31,599 |
$34,788
Average Earnings
$39,286
Average Male
$31,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.64% of Union City residents speak only English, while 9.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,862 | 984 | 14.34% |
| Black | 2,431 | 710 | 29.21% |
| Multiple | 862 | 588 | 68.21% |
| Hispanic | 927 | 352 | 37.97% |
| Other | 229 | 13 | 5.68% |
| Native | 25 | 12 | 48% |
21.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.1%
Male Poverty Rate
24.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union City is Multiple, with 68.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union City is Other, with 5.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.77% |
| Some College | 18.98% |
| High School | 18.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.29% |
| Male Employed | 7.06% |
| Female Employed | 6.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,924 | $76,555 |
| Households | $42,620 | $58,537 |
| Married Families | $79,464 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,094 | $31,072 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
520
Number of Veterans
480
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 184 |
| First Gulf War | 127 |
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 182 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 359 | 6.29% |
| Black | 145 | 8.45% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 2.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
71.01%
Born in Union City
95.41%
Native Born
4.59%
Foreign Born
3.8%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
95.41% of Union City residents were born in the United States, with 71.01% having been born in Tennessee. 3.8% 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 | 10,543 | -69 | -0.65% |
| 2028 | 10,612 | -68 | -0.64% |
| 2027 | 10,680 | -68 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 10,748 | -69 | -0.64% |
| 2025 | 10,817 | -68 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 10,885 | -69 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 10,954 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 10,976 | -28 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 11,004 | -155 | -1.39% |
| 2020 | 11,159 | 772 | 7.43% |
| 2019 | 10,387 | -47 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 10,434 | -34 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 10,468 | -73 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 10,541 | 85 | 0.81% |
| 2015 | 10,456 | -108 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 10,564 | -72 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 10,636 | -99 | -0.92% |
| 2012 | 10,735 | -126 | -1.16% |
| 2011 | 10,861 | -43 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 10,904 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,876 | 363 | 3.45% |
| 1990 | 10,513 | 77 | 0.74% |
| 1980 | 10,436 | -1,489 | -12.49% |
| 1970 | 11,925 | 3,088 | 34.94% |
| 1960 | 8,837 | 1,172 | 15.29% |
| 1950 | 7,665 | 409 | 5.64% |
| 1940 | 7,256 | 1,391 | 23.72% |
| 1930 | 5,865 | 1,453 | 32.93% |
| 1920 | 4,412 | 23 | 0.52% |
| 1910 | 4,389 | 982 | 28.82% |
| 1900 | 3,407 | -34 | -0.99% |
| 1890 | 3,441 | -7,102 | -67.36% |