Union city, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Union city, Missouri Demographics
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As of 2026, Union city, Missouri has a total population of 12,560, the 73rd largest city in Missouri, with a median household income of $71,760, which is 4% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.8%.

Union city Quick Facts

Population 12,560

Median Household Income $71,760

Median Home Value $199,100

Poverty Rate 7.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 33.9 years

Homeownership Rate 62.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

High School Graduation Rate 91.6%

Diversity Index 23/100

Population 12,560 73rd of 1,062

Median Income $71,760 top 30%

Poverty Rate 7.8% 37% lower national

Median Home Value $199,100 top 20%

How Union city Compares

Median Household Income

Union city

$71,760

$68,920

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Union city

$199,100

$215,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.0%

$25K-$50K 22.5%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 35.0%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1% | National: 5.2%

65.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.9%

Renter 37.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.8%

18-34

25.9%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

18.5%

75+

5.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Union city Rankings in Missouri

#73 Population of 1,062

#228 Median Income of 1,062

#236 Education of 1,062

#188 Home Value of 1,062

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Cities Similar to Union city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Festus city	12,965	$70,085	$206,200	21.6%	16.6%
Troy city	13,467	$75,777	$212,100	13.1%	11.7%
Bridgeton city	11,372	$73,320	$234,100	36.2%	12.0%
Webb City city	13,139	$61,502	$156,200	28.0%	20.7%
Fulton city	12,611	$55,015	$144,500	24.3%	12.7%

Population Overview

Union city is a small city located in Missouri. The total population is 12,560. It ranks as the 73rd most populous out of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Union city is 33.9 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Union city is $71,760. This is 4% higher than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $199,100. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Union city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Union city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Union city, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Union city, Missouri?

Union city, Missouri has a population of 12,560 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Union city, MO?

The median household income in Union city is $71,760, which is 9% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Union city, MO?

The poverty rate in Union city is 7.8%. This means approximately 954 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Union city, Missouri?

Union city's population is 86.8% White, 2.0% Black, 2.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Union city, MO?

The median home value in Union city is $199,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

How educated is Union city, Missouri?

25.6% of adults (25+) in Union city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.