Union Springs, AL Demographics

A map of Union Springs's Population by Race

Union Springs, Alabama has an estimated population of 3,248, a decrease from the 3,358 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.3% Black, 16.8% Hispanic, 9.2% White, 6.4% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Union Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Union Springs has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Union Springs, that probability was 40.0% in 2020 and 52.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union Springs is ranked the 163rd most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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 Springs was ranked the 155th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union Springs's White Population

299 residents of Union Springs, or 9.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union Springs is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Union Springs ranks 568th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Springs's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Union Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.2%.

Union Springs is more White than neighboring Fitzpatrick (0% White), and Midway (7% White). Union Springs is less White than neighboring Tuskegee (11.8% White), Hurtsboro (29.2% White), and Franklin (18% White).

Union Springs's Black Population

2,153 residents of Union Springs, or 66.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union Springs is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Union Springs ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Springs's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. Black residents' share of Union Springs's population has decreased from 75.9% to 66.3%.

Union Springs is more Black than neighboring Fitzpatrick (0% Black). Union Springs is less Black than neighboring Midway (82.5% Black), Tuskegee (84% Black), Hurtsboro (67.5% Black), and Franklin (69.5% Black).

Union Springs's Asian Population

42 residents of Union Springs, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union Springs is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Union Springs ranks 374th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Springs's Asian population has grown by an estimated 740.0%. Asian residents' share of Union Springs's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.3%.

Union Springs is more Asian than neighboring Fitzpatrick (0% Asian), Midway (0% Asian), Tuskegee (0.5% Asian), Hurtsboro (0% Asian), and Franklin (0% Asian).

Union Springs's Hispanic Population

545 residents of Union Springs, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union Springs is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Union Springs ranks 31st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Union Springs's population has increased from 12.3% to 16.8%.

Union Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Fitzpatrick (0% Hispanic), Midway (1.2% Hispanic), Tuskegee (1.4% Hispanic), Hurtsboro (0% Hispanic), and Franklin (0.5% Hispanic).

Union Springs's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Union Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Union Springs is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Union Springs ranks 451st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Union Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midway (1% Native American/Other), Tuskegee (0.2% Native American/Other), and Franklin (0.7% Native American/Other).

Union Springs's Multiracial Population

209 residents of Union Springs, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union Springs is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Union Springs ranks 509th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Springs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 221.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Union Springs's population has increased from 1.9% to 6.4%.

Union Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Fitzpatrick (0% Multiracial), Tuskegee (2.2% Multiracial), and Hurtsboro (3.3% Multiracial). Union Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Midway (8.3% Multiracial), and Franklin (11.2% 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.