Union City, PA Demographics

A map of Union City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,606	2,709	90.3%	92.6%
Multiracial	130	128	4.5%	4.4%
Hispanic	112	47	3.9%	1.6%
Native American/Other	39	17	1.4%	0.6%
Black	0	7	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	19	0.0%	0.6%

Union City, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,887, a slight decrease from the 2,927 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.9% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 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 Pennsylvania 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 14.1% in 2020 and 18.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union City is ranked the 492nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 473rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union City's White Population

2,606 residents of Union City, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union City is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Union City ranks 779th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 92.6% to 90.3%.

Union City is more White than neighboring Canadohta Lake (83.4% White). Union City is less White than neighboring Elgin (100% White), Lincolnville (100% White), Wattsburg (91.5% White), and Riceville (100% White).

Union City's Black Population

0 residents of Union City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union City is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Union City ranks 1429th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Union City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Union City is less Black than neighboring Wattsburg (0.9% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Union City ranks 810th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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 0.6% to 0.0%.

Union City's Hispanic Population

112 residents of Union City, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union City is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Union City ranks 1184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 138.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Union City's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.9%.

Union City is more Hispanic than neighboring Canadohta Lake (0% Hispanic), Elgin (0% Hispanic), Lincolnville (0% Hispanic), Wattsburg (0.6% Hispanic), and Riceville (0% Hispanic).

Union City's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Union City, or 1.4% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Union City ranks 555th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 129.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union City's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Union City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Canadohta Lake (0% Native American/Other), Elgin (0% Native American/Other), Lincolnville (0% Native American/Other), Wattsburg (0% Native American/Other), and Riceville (0% Native American/Other).

Union City's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Union City, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union City is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Union City ranks 467th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Union City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Union City is more Multiracial than neighboring Elgin (0% Multiracial), Lincolnville (0% Multiracial), and Riceville (0% Multiracial). Union City is less Multiracial than neighboring Canadohta Lake (16.6% Multiracial), and Wattsburg (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.