Union City, GA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Union City, Georgia

Life in Union City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Union City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Union City based on the most recently available data.

27,728 Population
$231,232 Median home value
$49,549 Median income
97 Cost of living -3% vs US
$1,330 Median rent
5.8% Unemployment
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Union City SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 5/10
Housing 8/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 6/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8/10
Education 7/10
Commute 6/10

Cost of living in Union City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Union City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Union City is 97 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Union City is 1.0x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Union City is $231,232.

  • The median income in Union City is $49,549.

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Union City's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Union City
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Cost Of Living In Union City Comparison Table

Living Expense Union City Georgia National Average
Overall 97 95 100
Services 101 97 100
Groceries 98 99 100
Health 88 88 100
Housing 98 101 100
Transportation 97 104 100
Utilities 101 101 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Union City, GA Weather

  • The average high in Union City is 71.8° and the average low is 50.9°.

  • There are 76.5 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 50.3 inches of precipitation each year with 2.0 inches of snow.

StatUnion City
Average Annual High71.8
Average Annual Low50.9
Annual Precipitation Days76.5
Average Annual Precipitation50.3
Average Annual Snowfall2.0
71.8°
Average High
76.5
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Downtown Union Cityc Georgia
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Union City Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Union City

The current population in Union City is 27,728. The population has increased 55.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 27,728 1.6%
2023 27,300 1.6%
2022 26,869 2.3%
2021 26,273 19.6%
2020 21,976 2.7%
2019 21,396 2.1%
2018 20,960 0.8%
2017 20,793 1.1%
2016 20,560 0.5%
2015 20,459 1.3%
2014 20,200 1.7%
2013 19,859 2.6%
2012 19,356 3.5%
2011 18,695 4.5%
2010 17,883 -

Race / Ethnicity in Union City

White 3.6% (992)
African American 81.9% (22,721)
American Indian 0.0% (0)
Asian 0.0% (0)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 2.4% (669)
Two Or More 2.3% (630)
Hispanic 9.8% (2,716)
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Union City is:

  • 3.6% White with 992 White residents.

  • 81.9% African American with 22,721 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 2.4% Other with 669 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 630 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.8% Hispanic with 2,716 Hispanic residents.

Race Union City GA USA
White 3.6% 49.1% 57.4%
African American 81.9% 30.7% 11.9%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.0% 4.5% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 2.4% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.9% 4.3%
Hispanic 9.8% 11.0% 19.3%

Gender in Union City

Female 56.3% (15,616)
Male 43.7% (12,111)
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  • Union City is 56.3% female with 15,616 female residents.

  • Union City is 43.7% male with 12,111 male residents.

Gender Union City GA USA
Female 56.3% 51.2% 50.5%
Male 43.7% 48.8% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Union City for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (554)
9-12th Grade 9.0% (2,495)
High School / GED 26.0% (7,209)
Some College 22.0% (6,100)
Associate's Degree 11.0% (3,050)
Bachelor's Degree 21.0% (5,822)
Master's Degree 7.0% (1,940)
Professional Degree 1.0% (277)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (277)
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  • 2.0% of adults in Union City completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Union City completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Union City completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Union City completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Union City completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Union City completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Union City completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Union City completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Union City completed doctorate degree.

Education Union City GA USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 26.0% 27.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 21.0% 21.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Union City, Georgia

Less than $10,000 4.5% (123,785)
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% (135,289)
$15,000 to $24,999 10.2% (283,831)
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% (216,812)
$35,000 to $49,999 23.7% (657,689)
$50,000 to $74,999 14.1% (390,612)
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% (357,853)
$100,000 to $149,999 11.6% (322,092)
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% (169,798)
$200,000 or more 4.1% (115,033)
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  • 4.5% of households in Union City earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.9% of households in Union City earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Union City earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Union City earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 23.7% of households in Union City earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Union City earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Union City earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Union City earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Union City earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Union City earn $200,000 or more.

Income Union City GA USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 5.4% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 3.4% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.2% 6.6% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 6.8% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 23.7% 10.7% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.1% 15.9% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 13.0% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.6% 17.3% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 9.2% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 11.9% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)