Union City Population

1880–2026

10,744

2026 projection

3.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Union City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,744-700.65%
202510,814-780.72%
202410,892-760.69%
202310,968-80.07%
202210,976-430.39%
202111,019-1511.35%
202011,170+220.20%
201911,148+350.31%
201811,113+480.43%
201711,065+100.09%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Union City has a population change lower than Obion County, Tennessee, and the U.S.

  • Tennessee+5.6%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Obion County−2.3%
  • Union City−3.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Union City Demographics

37.4median age

Median age

Female40.1 yrs
Male36.1 yrs

Adults

8,233
1,979 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults6,254 other adults

Sex

Female 53.4% · 5,868Male 46.6% · 5,114

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 110 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Union City Income

$50,870median household income

Median household income

$50,870

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,989

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.5%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Union City Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%48%41%
Never married30%30%30%
Divorced14%15%13%
Widowed10%6%13%
Separated3%2%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201