Union City, IN Demographics

A map of Union City's Population by Race

Union City, Indiana has an estimated population of 3,569, an increase from the 3,454 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.6% White, 21.2% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 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 more diverse than Indiana 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 39.4% in 2020 and 42.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union City is ranked the 160th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union City's White Population

2,590 residents of Union City, or 72.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union City is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Union City ranks 639th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 75.0% to 72.6%.

Union City is less White than neighboring Union City (88.4% White), Saratoga (97.6% White), Winchester (94.8% White), Palestine (95.4% White), and Ansonia (98.7% White).

Union City's Black Population

131 residents of Union City, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union City is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Union City ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Black population has grown by an estimated 297.0%. Black residents' share of Union City's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.7%.

Union City is more Black than neighboring Union City (0.2% Black), Saratoga (0% Black), Winchester (0.4% Black), Palestine (0% Black), and Ansonia (0% 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 Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Union City ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Union City is less Asian than neighboring Winchester (1.6% Asian).

Union City's Hispanic Population

755 residents of Union City, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union City is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Union City ranks 21st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Union City's population has increased from 20.5% to 21.2%.

Union City is more Hispanic than neighboring Union City (6.8% Hispanic), Saratoga (2% Hispanic), Winchester (2.3% Hispanic), Palestine (2.3% Hispanic), and Ansonia (0.4% Hispanic).

Union City's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Union City, or 0.8% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Union City ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Union City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Union City (0% Native American/Other), Saratoga (0% Native American/Other), Winchester (0.2% Native American/Other), and Palestine (0% Native American/Other). Union City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ansonia (0.9% Native American/Other).

Union City's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Union City, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Union City ranks 484th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.8%.

Union City is more Multiracial than neighboring Saratoga (0.4% Multiracial), Winchester (0.6% Multiracial), and Ansonia (0.1% Multiracial). Union City is less Multiracial than neighboring Union City (4.6% Multiracial), and Palestine (2.3% 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.