State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
501.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.25%
Growth Since 2010
-16.43%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Union Springs, Alabama Population 2021
3,326
Union Springs is a city located in Bullock County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Bullock County. With a 2020 population of 3,326, it is the 133rd largest city in Alabama and the 5914th largest city in the United States . Union Springs is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -16.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,980 in 2010. Union Springs reached it's highest population of 4,431 in 1980. Spanning over 7 miles, Union Springs has a population density of 502 people per square mile.
The average household income in Union Springs is $37,909 with a poverty rate of 48.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $659 per month, and the median house value is $69,600. The median age in Union Springs is 31.5 years, 31.2 years for males, and 37 years for females.
Union Springs Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union Springs was:
- Black or African American: 92.06%
- White: 7.66%
- Asian: 0.26%
- Other race: 0.03%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Union Springs, Alabama is 3,326 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,452.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,980.
Union Springs, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,235 | 92.06% |
| White | 269 | 7.66% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.26% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.03% |
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Union Springs Population by Race
Union Springs Population Pyramid $2021
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Union Springs Population by Age
Union Springs Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,353 | 2.53 | 52.8 |
| Non Family | 497 | 1.35 | 42.1 |
| Married | 389 | 2.44 | 100 |
| Female | 365 | 4.38 | 20.5 |
| Male | 102 | 2.07 | 40.2 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
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Union Springs Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 6.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 728 | 32.08% |
| High School Graduate | 675 | 29.75% |
| Some College | 345 | 15.20% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 5.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 5.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 128 | 5.64% |
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Union Springs Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Union Springs Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,997 | 1,142 | 202 |
| White | 231 | 220 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.21%.
Union Springs Educational Attainment by Race
Union Springs Earnings by Educational Attainment
Union Springs Language by Age
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Union Springs Language
98.41% of Union Springs residents speak only English, while 1.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.91% of the population.
Union Springs Language
Union Springs Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,221 | 1,624 | 50.42% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 100.00% |
| White | 217 | 17 | 7.83% |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 100.00% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
48.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.67%
Male Poverty Rate
59.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Union Springs
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union Springs is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union Springs is White, with 7.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 57.27%.
Union Springs Poverty
Union Springs Poverty Rate by Education
Union Springs Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Union Springs Married by Age and Sex
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Union Springs Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Union Springs Marital Status by Race
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Union Springs Marital Status
Union Springs Veterans by War
Union Springs Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 93 | 3.76% |
| White | 20 | 7.43% |
Union Springs Veterans by Race
Union Springs Veterans by Education
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13.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
Union Springs Veterans by Education
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49.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Union Springs Employment by Age
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Union Springs Employment by Race
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Union Springs Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.35% of Union Springs residents were born in the United States, with 88.05% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Union Springs Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,326 | -42 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 3,368 | -42 | -1.23% |
| 2019 | 3,410 | -42 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 3,452 | -19 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 3,471 | -158 | -4.35% |
| 2016 | 3,629 | 41 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 3,588 | -181 | -4.80% |
| 2014 | 3,769 | 52 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 3,717 | -60 | -1.59% |
| 2012 | 3,777 | 14 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 3,763 | -85 | -2.21% |
| 2010 | 3,848 | 178 | 0.47% |
| 2000 | 3,670 | -305 | -0.80% |
| 1990 | 3,975 | -456 | -1.08% |
| 1980 | 4,431 | 107 | 0.24% |
| 1970 | 4,324 | 620 | 1.56% |
| 1960 | 3,704 | 472 | 1.37% |
| 1950 | 3,232 | 125 | 0.40% |
| 1940 | 3,107 | 232 | 0.78% |
| 1930 | 2,875 | -1,250 | -3.55% |
| 1920 | 4,125 | 70 | 0.17% |
| 1910 | 4,055 | 1,421 | 4.41% |
| 1900 | 2,634 | 0.00% |