Union City, TN Demographics

A map of Union City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,980	7,003	63.6%	62.7%
Black	2,253	2,470	20.5%	22.1%
Hispanic	1,211	1,014	11.0%	9.1%
Multiracial	475	555	4.3%	5.0%
Native American/Other	36	63	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	27	65	0.2%	0.6%

Union City, Tennessee has an estimated population of 10,982, a slight decrease from the 11,170 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.6% White, 20.5% Black, 11.0% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Tennessee 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 54.7% in 2020 and 54.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union City is ranked the 61st most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union City's White Population

6,980 residents of Union City, or 63.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union City is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Union City ranks 470th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Union City's population has increased from 62.7% to 63.6%.

Union City is less White than neighboring Rives (76.5% White), Woodland Mills (86.1% White), Cayce (100% White), Troy (98% White), and South Fulton (66.3% White).

Union City's Black Population

2,253 residents of Union City, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union City is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Union City ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Black residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 22.1% to 20.5%.

Union City is more Black than neighboring Rives (13.6% Black), Woodland Mills (5.9% Black), Cayce (0% Black), and Troy (0.4% Black). Union City is less Black than neighboring South Fulton (24% Black).

Union City's Asian Population

27 residents of Union City, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union City is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Union City ranks 212th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.5%. Asian residents' share of Union City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Union City is more Asian than neighboring Rives (0% Asian), Woodland Mills (0% Asian), Cayce (0% Asian), Troy (0% Asian), and South Fulton (0% Asian).

Union City's Hispanic Population

1,211 residents of Union City, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union City is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Union City ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Union City's population has increased from 9.1% to 11.0%.

Union City is more Hispanic than neighboring Rives (0% Hispanic), Woodland Mills (5% Hispanic), Cayce (0% Hispanic), Troy (0.3% Hispanic), and South Fulton (6.4% Hispanic).

Union City's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Union City, or 0.3% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Union City ranks 219th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Union City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rives (0% Native American/Other), Woodland Mills (0% Native American/Other), Cayce (0% Native American/Other), Troy (0% Native American/Other), and South Fulton (0% Native American/Other).

Union City's Multiracial Population

475 residents of Union City, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union City is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Union City ranks 98th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.3%.

Union City is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodland Mills (3% Multiracial), Cayce (0% Multiracial), Troy (1.3% Multiracial), and South Fulton (3.2% Multiracial). Union City is less Multiracial than neighboring Rives (9.9% 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.