Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Union City, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,728

Median Agei

32.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

81.9%22,721

Hispanic/Latino

9.8%2,716

White

3.6%992

Other

2.4%669

Two or More

2.3%630

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%544

High School Diploma

22.5%3,907

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%1,088

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%2,799

Associate's Degree

10.8%1,874

Bachelor's Degree

21.1%3,652

Master's Degree

6.7%1,167

Professional Degree

1%173

Doctorate

1%168

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

29.8%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$245,600

Median Renti

$1,330

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

40.4%4,479

Renter-Occupied

59.6%6,609

Total Units

11,861

Homeownership

40.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%300

$50K–$100K

6.8%306

$100K–$150K

7.1%317

$150K–$200K

14.3%642

$200K–$300K

28.6%1,280

$300K–$500K

33.2%1,486

$500K–$1M

2.2%100

$1M+

1.1%48

Rent Distribution

Under $500

467

$500–$750

221

$750–$1,000

310

$1,000–$1,250

1,709

$1,250–$1,500

1,646

$1,500–$2,000

1,177

$2,000+

942

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%221

2010–2019

18.7%2,214

2000–2009

34.8%4,129

1990–1999

7%833

1980–1989

15%1,776

1970–1979

13.5%1,598

1960–1969

5.6%662

1950–1959

2.3%270

1940–1949

0.6%66

1939 or earlier

0.8%92

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.5%6,929

Utility Gas

33.6%3,722

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%412

No Fuel

0.1%13

Wood

0.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,549

Mean Household Incomei

$73,123

Per Capita Incomei

$30,169

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

14,379

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%495

$10K–$15K

4.9%541

$15K–$20K

3.7%409

$20K–$25K

6.5%726

$25K–$30K

4.2%462

$30K–$35K

3.7%405

$35K–$40K

9.5%1,055

$40K–$45K

7.2%799

$45K–$50K

7%776

$50K–$60K

7.3%811

$60K–$75K

6.8%751

$75K–$100K

12.9%1,431

$100K–$125K

8.5%942

$125K–$150K

3.1%346

$150K–$200K

6.1%679

$200K+

4.1%460

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,037

Residentsi

1,779

Avg. Tenant Renti

$440/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing132 homes86% occupied$380/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers603 homes85% occupied$478/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8290 homes99% occupied$390/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC12 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,549/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

82%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

16.1%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

1.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $40K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

85.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92% of subsidized households are minority

15.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,4545.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

371

Guatemala

India

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,130

Avg. Commutei

29.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,496

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

787(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.1%Insured

18.9%Uninsured