Union, AL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Union

Darrah / New Prospect

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Union

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.3%

Households with Children

26.8%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.9%
School Age (5-17): 11.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.9%
Working Age (35-54): 18.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 22.6%
Seniors (65+): 28.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 28.4%
High School / GED: 25.6%
Some College or Associate's: 18.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 6.1%
Single Parents: 20.7%
Couples & Adults: 47.6%
Living Alone: 25.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 99.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 15.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 17.6%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 67.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 77.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 4.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 17.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.6%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 11.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 0.9%
Middle School (5-8): 9.1%
High School (9-12): 1.4%
College / Graduate: 19.5%
Not Enrolled: 69.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources