City profile · Alabama · Census ACS 2023

Union Springs, AL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Union Springs - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,287
Residents
$25,828
Median income
$77,300
Median home
$776
Median rent (state)

Union Springs - the verdict

Nationally, Union Springs sits in the 2nd percentile for household income and the 28th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Union Springs, AL

3,287 people live in Union Springs, Alabama - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Union Springs households earn a median of $25,828 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 41.9%. Union Springs's housing stock carries a median value of $77,300, and the median resident age is 31.4 years. Educational attainment runs 14.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 54.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Union Springs (No Permits), per Census BPS data. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2163.4 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 63.4°F with 57.2 inches of precipitation per year and 0.6 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Alabama run below the national norm: the state registers 88.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $776 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Alabama run around $245, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 25.3 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

3,287 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Alabama

Median Household Income

$25,828 /yr

Poverty 41.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Alabama average

How does Union Springs compare to other US cities?

Here's how Union Springs stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 2% higher than other cities
Home value 3% pricier than other cities
Median rent 0% pricier than other cities
Safety 28% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Alabama, Union Springs ranks #129 of 222 Alabama cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Union Springs's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Alabama, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

2ndIncome percentile
28thSafety percentile

2nd percentile nationally for median household income · 28th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Union Springs's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Union Springs's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 43 Avg. percentile National median
Union Springs's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Union Springs's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$77,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 97% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Union Springs $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Union Springs, AL Union Springs, AL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Union Springs, AL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Union Springs, AL median $25,828/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Union Springs, AL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Union Springs, AL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 41.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,287
Median Income
$25,828
Median Home Value
$77,300
Median Age
31.4
Poverty Rate
41.9%
Labor force participation
54.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2163.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
871.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1291.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
63.4°F
Annual Precipitation
57.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,000 residents3,100 residents3,200 residents3,300 residents3,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,334 residents 3,091 residents ▼ -7.3%
Union Springs's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
92.9%
Carpool
5.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Other
1.3%

Based on 1,248 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Alabama - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$138
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$245
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Alabama state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Alabama state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Union Springs sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$776/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
25.3 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Alabama

Hanceville
3,255 people
Weaver
3,323 people
East Brewton
3,325 people
Livingston
3,243 people
Red Bay
3,213 people
Warrior
3,204 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Union Springs's 3,287 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Paris, AR
3,287 people
Ridgecrest, FL
3,288 people
State Line, PA
3,288 people
Frostproof, FL
3,289 people
Port Monmouth, NJ
3,285 people
Rio Grande, NJ
3,285 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Union Springs's $25,828 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Punta Santiago comunidad, PR
$25,827 median income
Reed, AR
$25,833 median income
Junction City, MO
$25,833 median income
Old Hundred, NC
$25,855 median income
Jennings, FL
$25,795 median income
Unity, ME
$25,795 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Union Springs, AL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Union Springs, AL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 15.0% 72.7% 7.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 14.6% White 15.0% Black or African American 72.7% Asian 1.4% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 7.4% Two or more races 3.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Union Springs compares to nearby Alabama cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Union Springs (this city) 3,287 $25,828
Hanceville 3,255 $39,894
Weaver 3,323 $74,458
East Brewton 3,325 $43,070
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AL FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Union Springs, AL?

What is the population of Union Springs, AL? +

The population of Union Springs, AL stands at 3,287 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Union Springs, AL? +

The median household income in Union Springs is $25,828 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Union Springs? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Union Springs; the closest available measure is the Alabama state average, a cost of living index of 88.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Alabama vary by metro area.

Is Union Springs, AL safe? +

Union Springs has a total crime rate of 2163.4 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Union Springs, AL? +

A typical home in Union Springs is worth $77,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Union Springs? +

Climate normals put Union Springs's yearly average temperature at 63.4°F, 57.2 inches of precipitation, and 0.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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