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Uniontown, KY
City in Union County, Kentucky.
Population
874
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,028
ZIP codes
0
Uniontown and its ZIP codes
Uniontown at a glance
- Uniontown is about 8.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,857 a year, 31% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $61,900 (70% below Kentucky) and median rent is $598 a month.
Local data for Uniontown, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Uniontown, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,857
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$61,900
Median rent
$598/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
3.0%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (144), Irish Americans (44), Scottish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Uniontown.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,675
5,284 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,276
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $11,208 per person
How people get to work
Uniontown, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Uniontown, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Uniontown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorganfieldCity | 5.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Breckinridge CenterCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.6 |
| WaverlyCity | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount Vernon, INCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Old Shawneetown, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CorydonCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| New Haven, ILVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Shawneetown, ILCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| SturgisCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Junction, ILVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Ridgway, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Maunie, ILVillage | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| HendersonCity | 20 mi | 16.9 |
| WheatcroftCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| ClayCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Uniontown, KY in?
- Uniontown is in Union County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Uniontown, KY?
- About 874 people live in Uniontown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Uniontown?
- Nearby places include Morganfield (5.9 mi), Breckinridge Center (7.4 mi), Waverly (7.8 mi), Mount Vernon, IN (12 mi), Old Shawneetown, IL (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023