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Union City, OH
Village in Darke County, Ohio.
Population
1,519
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,655
ZIP codes
0
Union City and its ZIP codes
Union City at a glance
- Union City is about 5.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,067 a year, 55% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,100 (66% below Ohio) and median rent is $622 a month.
Local data for Union City, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Union City, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,067
Poverty rate
38.3%
Median home value
$72,100
Median rent
$622/mo
Homeownership
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher
4.3%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (382), Irish Americans (132), Mexican Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Darke County. PPP loans are for Union City.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,344
18,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,915
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$326M
FY 2026, $6,276 per person
How people get to work
Union City, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled20.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Union City, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Union City, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Union City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Union City, INCity | 1.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Saratoga, INTown | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| AnsoniaVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Winchester, INCity | 9.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Spartanburg, INCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| RossburgVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| PalestineVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| GreenvilleCity | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| New WestonVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Lynn, INTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BurkettsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Salamonia, INTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Ridgeville, INTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| HollansburgVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Wayne LakesVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Fort RecoveryVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Union City, OH in?
- Union City is in Darke County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Union City, OH?
- About 1,519 people live in Union City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Union City?
- Nearby places include Union City, IN (1.2 mi), Saratoga, IN (6.7 mi), Ansonia (8.6 mi), Winchester, IN (9.4 mi), Spartanburg, IN (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023