Union City, MI Demographics

A map of Union City's Population by Race

Union City, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,940, a large increase from the 1,714 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.5% White, 13.5% Multiracial, 6.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.3% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 22.1% in 2020 and 36.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union City is ranked the 315th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 332nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union City's White Population

1,523 residents of Union City, or 78.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union City is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Union City ranks 474th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 87.9% to 78.5%.

Union City is less White than neighboring Burlington (86% White), Athens (86.9% White), Sherwood (90.2% White), Tekonsha (91.3% White), and Coldwater (82.6% White).

Union City's Black Population

17 residents of Union City, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union City is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Union City ranks 201st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Black residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.9%.

Union City is more Black than neighboring Burlington (0.8% Black), Athens (0.5% Black), Sherwood (0% Black), and Tekonsha (0% Black). Union City is less Black than neighboring Coldwater (4.5% Black).

Union City's Asian Population

6 residents of Union City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union City is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Union City ranks 424th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Union City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Union City is more Asian than neighboring Burlington (0% Asian), Sherwood (0% Asian), and Tekonsha (0% Asian). Union City is less Asian than neighboring Athens (0.7% Asian).

Union City's Hispanic Population

119 residents of Union City, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union City is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Union City ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 230.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Union City's population has increased from 2.1% to 6.1%.

Union City is more Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (0.8% Hispanic), Athens (0.6% Hispanic), Sherwood (3.6% Hispanic), and Tekonsha (3.1% Hispanic). Union City is less Hispanic than neighboring Coldwater (7.6% Hispanic).

Union City's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Union City, or 0.7% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Union City ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Union City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tekonsha (0.2% Native American/Other). Union City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (0.8% Native American/Other), Athens (2.4% Native American/Other), and Sherwood (3.4% Native American/Other).

Union City's Multiracial Population

261 residents of Union City, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union City is higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Union City ranks 46th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 113.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Union City's population has increased from 7.1% to 13.5%.

Union City is more Multiracial than neighboring Burlington (11.7% Multiracial), Athens (8.9% Multiracial), Sherwood (2.8% Multiracial), Tekonsha (5.4% Multiracial), and Coldwater (4.2% 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.