At a Glance
Median Income
$43,493
$18,749 per capita
Home Value
$144,600
Zillow: $207,625
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
20.4% smoking rate
How New Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Union a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Union residents earn a median household income of $43,493 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,749. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Union is $144,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,625. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
6.2% of adults in New Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Union has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population927
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,493
Per Capita$18,749
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,600
Rent
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$207,625
Housing Units355
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death14,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,281 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband67.8%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in New Union was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.