Union City, GA Demographics

A map of Union City's Population by Race

Union City, Georgia has an estimated population of 27,728, an increase from the 26,830 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.9% Black, 9.8% Hispanic, 3.6% White, 2.4% Native American/Other, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Union City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Union City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Union City, that probability was 27.7% in 2020 and 31.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union City is ranked the 46th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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 City was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union City's White Population

992 residents of Union City, or 3.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union City is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Union City ranks 667th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's White population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. White residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.6%.

Union City is more White than neighboring South Fulton (2.8% White). Union City is less White than neighboring Fairburn (7.5% White), College Park (7.6% White), East Point (10.1% White), and Palmetto (27.4% White).

Union City's Black Population

22,721 residents of Union City, or 81.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union City is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Union City ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 84.6% to 81.9%.

Union City is more Black than neighboring College Park (81.6% Black), East Point (74.3% Black), and Palmetto (43.2% Black). Union City is less Black than neighboring South Fulton (90% Black), and Fairburn (82.7% Black).

Union City's Asian Population

0 residents of Union City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union City is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Union City ranks 389th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Union City is less Asian than neighboring South Fulton (1% Asian), Fairburn (0.2% Asian), College Park (2.4% Asian), and East Point (1% Asian).

Union City's Hispanic Population

2,716 residents of Union City, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union City is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Union City ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Union City's population has increased from 7.4% to 9.8%.

Union City is more Hispanic than neighboring South Fulton (3.5% Hispanic), Fairburn (7.3% Hispanic), and College Park (4.4% Hispanic). Union City is less Hispanic than neighboring East Point (11.7% Hispanic), and Palmetto (22.2% Hispanic).

Union City's Native American/Other Population

669 residents of Union City, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Union City is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Union City ranks 205th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 218.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union City's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.4%.

Union City is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Fulton (0.7% Native American/Other), Fairburn (1.8% Native American/Other), College Park (0.2% Native American/Other), East Point (0.4% Native American/Other), and Palmetto (0.3% Native American/Other).

Union City's Multiracial Population

630 residents of Union City, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union City is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Union City ranks 517th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Union City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Union City is more Multiracial than neighboring South Fulton (1.9% Multiracial), and Fairburn (0.5% Multiracial). Union City is less Multiracial than neighboring College Park (3.8% Multiracial), East Point (2.5% Multiracial), and Palmetto (7% 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.