Union City, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Union City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,093 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3561.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.03% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 21,164 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Union City declined by 2.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 68,456 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Union City has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Union City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $139,955 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.36% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Union City is about 45% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Union City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $889,732 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,711 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Union City is about 27.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,711 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Union City spend about 63 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 263 hours, about 11.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Union City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 263 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,158 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.7% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 46,745 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,937 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Union City is 32 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Union City has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Union City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.18 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Union City has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Union City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Union City, California.
What is the population of Union City, California?
The population of Union City, California is 69,093, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Union City, California?
The population density of Union City, California is 3561.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Union City, California?
The median household income in Union City, California is $139,955, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Union City, California?
The median home price in Union City, California is $889,732, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Union City, California?
The unemployment rate in Union City, California is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.