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Union City, MI

Village in Branch County, Michigan.

Population

1,940

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,343

ZIP codes

0

Union City and its ZIP codes

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Union City at a glance

  • Union City is about 7.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $62,788, 14% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,500 (54% below Michigan) and median rent is $935 a month.

Local data for Union City, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Union City, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$62,788

Poverty rate

14.5%

Median home value

$107,500

Median rent

$935/mo

Homeownership

67.7%

Bachelor's or higher

17.3%

Median age

32.5

Average commute

26.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (493), Irish Americans (238), Mexican Americans (105).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Branch County. PPP loans are for Union City.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,859

15,400 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,018

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$287M

FY 2026, $6,395 per person

Branch County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Union City, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.1%
  • Carpooled13.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle3.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home7.3%

Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Union City, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

359

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

73

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

39.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Union City, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.6%

U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

20.1%

U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Cities near Union City

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BurlingtonVillage4.3 mi0.8
AthensVillage4.9 mi1
SherwoodVillage6.6 mi1
TekonshaVillage8.2 mi1
ColdwaterCity11 mi9.4
ColonVillage12 mi1.4
BronsonCity14 mi1.4
MarshallCity15 mi7.8
ClimaxVillage15 mi1.1
QuincyVillage16 mi1.6
ScottsCensus-designated place16 mi0.2
MendonVillage17 mi1
Battle CreekCity17 mi42.6
Burr OakVillage18 mi1
Brownlee ParkCensus-designated place18 mi2
HomerVillage18 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Union City, MI in?
Union City is in Branch County, Michigan.
What is the population of Union City, MI?
About 1,940 people live in Union City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Union City?
Nearby places include Burlington (4.3 mi), Athens (4.9 mi), Sherwood (6.6 mi), Tekonsha (8.2 mi), Coldwater (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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