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Union City

County:
Obion County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
12.108
State:
Tennessee

Union City is a city located in Obion County, Tennessee. Union City has a 2026 population of 10,733. It is also the county seat of Obion County. Union City is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -3.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,162 in 2020.

The median household income in Union City is $50,870 with a poverty rate of 23.49%. The median age in Union City is 37.4 years: 36.1 years for males, and 40.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.2 males.

10.7K
Total Population
886
Density (mi²)
-71 -0.66%
Growth

Union City Population

Union City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,733-71-0.66%
202510,804-72-0.66%
202410,876-74-0.68%
202310,950-22-0.2%
202210,972-36-0.33%
202111,008-165-1.48%
202011,1627757.46%
201910,387-47-0.45%
201810,434-34-0.32%
201710,468-73-0.69%
201610,541850.81%
201510,456-108-1.02%
201410,564-72-0.68%
201310,636-99-0.92%
201210,735-126-1.16%
201110,861-43-0.39%
201010,90490.08%
200010,8763633.45%
199010,513770.74%
198010,436-1,489-12.49%
197011,9253,08834.94%
19608,8371,17215.29%
19507,6654095.64%
19407,2561,39123.72%
19305,8651,45332.93%
19204,412230.52%
19104,38998228.82%
19003,407-34-0.99%
18903,44100%

Median Age

Overall: 37.4 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 36.1 years

Union City Adults

There are 8,233 adults, (1,979 of whom are seniors) in Union City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,868 (53.4%)
Male: 5,114 (46.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Union City includes 63.77% White, 20.52% Black or African American, 4.74% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,00363.77%
Black or African American2,25320.52%
Two or more races1,15910.55%
Other race5204.74%
Asian270.25%
Native American200.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races6846.23%
Other race4984.53%
White230.21%
Native American60.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,98063.56%
Black or African American2,25320.52%
Two or more races4754.33%
Asian270.25%
Other race220.2%
Native American140.13%

Union City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Union City 's average per capita income is $39,989. Household income levels show a median of $50,870. The poverty rate stands at 23.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$85,950-
Families$76,170$82,521
Households$50,870$63,301
Non Families$27,296$34,078

$39,989

Average Income

$50,870

Median Household Income

23.49%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)