Union, AL Demographics

A map of Union's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	210	176	99.1%	97.8%
Multiracial	2	0	0.9%	0.0%
White	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	1.1%

Union, Alabama has an estimated population of 212, a large increase from the 180 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.1% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.0% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Union, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Union has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Union, that probability was 4.4% in 2020 and 1.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union is ranked the 506th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Union was ranked the 514th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union's White Population

0 residents of Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Union ranks 592nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's White population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. White residents' share of Union's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Union is less White than neighboring Eutaw (12.3% White), Akron (18.1% White), Boligee (9.2% White), Moundville (40.4% White), and Aliceville (15.7% White).

Union's Black Population

210 residents of Union, or 99.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Union ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Black residents' share of Union's population has increased from 97.8% to 99.1%.

Union is more Black than neighboring Eutaw (85.5% Black), Akron (67.1% Black), Boligee (90.8% Black), Moundville (45.8% Black), and Aliceville (82.8% Black).

Union's Asian Population

0 residents of Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Union ranks 418th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Union's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Union is less Asian than neighboring Eutaw (0.1% Asian).

Union's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Union ranks 470th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Union's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Eutaw (0.1% Hispanic), Moundville (2.9% Hispanic), and Aliceville (0.3% Hispanic).

Union's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Union is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Union ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Union is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eutaw (0.3% Native American/Other), and Moundville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Union's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Union, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Union ranks 577th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Multiracial residents' share of Union's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.9%.

Union is more Multiracial than neighboring Boligee (0% Multiracial). Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Eutaw (1.7% Multiracial), Akron (14.8% Multiracial), Moundville (10.7% Multiracial), and Aliceville (1.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.