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Union, AL
Town in Greene County, Alabama.
Population
212
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
258
ZIP codes
0
Union and its ZIP codes
Union at a glance
- Union is about 2.6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Union.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,136
1,748 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,030
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82.7M
FY 2026, $10,696 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Union, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
214
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
55.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Union, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
56.0%
U.S. 33.3% +22.7 pts
Diabetes
32.2%
U.S. 12.1% +20.1 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Union
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EutawCity | 9.9 mi | 11.9 |
| AkronTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| BoligeeTown | 16 mi | 4 |
| MoundvilleTown | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| AlicevilleCity | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| GainesvilleTown | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| McMullenTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| PanolaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| CarrolltonTown | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| CokerTown | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| GordoTown | 23 mi | 3.3 |
| ForklandTown | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| MemphisTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| EpesTown | 25 mi | 6.6 |
| GeigerTown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| PickensvilleTown | 27 mi | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Union, AL in?
- Union is in Greene County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Union, AL?
- About 212 people live in Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Union?
- Nearby places include Eutaw (9.9 mi), Akron (12 mi), Boligee (16 mi), Moundville (17 mi), Aliceville (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023