Uniontown, AL

Census Place

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2019 Population

1,880

4.52% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

7.1% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

51.2%

5.95% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$17,000

4.82% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$60,400

8.24% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

427

2.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Uniontown, AL had a population of 1.88k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $17,000. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Uniontown, AL declined from 1,969 to 1,880, a −4.52% decrease and its median household income declined from $17,861 to $17,000, a −4.82% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Uniontown, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (90.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.15%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.213%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%). 0% of the households in Uniontown, AL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

100% of the residents in Uniontown, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Uniontown, AL was $60,400, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%. Most people in Uniontown, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 49.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Uniontown, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Uniontown, AL is home to a population of 1.88k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2019, 0% of Uniontown, AL residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2019, there were 9.91 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.7k people) in Uniontown, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 172 White (Non-Hispanic) and 4 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Uniontown, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.7k ± 431
White (Non-Hispanic)
172 ± 164
Other (Non-Hispanic)
4 ± 7

Hispanic Population

0 people

0% of the people in Uniontown, AL are hispanic (0 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Uniontown, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
48,648 ± 5,388 people
Guatemala
13,164 ± 2,813 people
India
9,844 ± 2,433 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 48,648 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,164 and India with 9,844.

Citizenship

100%

2019 Citizenship

100%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 100% of Uniontown, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Uniontown, AL was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Uniontown, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
31 ± 42
Gulf War (1990s)
8 ± 20
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 21

Uniontown, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.88 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Uniontown, AL is $17,000. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Uniontown, AL was Census Tract 6871 with a value of $16,667, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,012. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Uniontown, AL employs 427 people. The largest industries in Uniontown, AL are Construction (81 people), Manufacturing (68 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (48 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,944), Transportation & Warehousing ($66,944), and Construction ($40,850).

Wages

Median Household Income

$17,000

2019 value

± $11,261

−4.82%

1 Year Growth

± 88.9%

Households in Uniontown, AL have a median annual income of $17,000, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $17,861 in 2018, which represents a −4.82% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Uniontown, AL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

$61,746

Average Male Salary in Alabama

± $1,542

$43,012

Average Female Salary in Alabama

± $1,077

In 2019, full-time male employees in Alabama made 1.44 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Alabama by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Alabama

Asian
$59,683 ± $10,574
White
$50,914 ± $1,134
American Indian
$44,130 ± $8,792

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Alabama workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Alabama.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Alabama by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Uniontown, AL is from Alabama.

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.46

2018 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2019, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.143% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6871
N/A
N/A

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Uniontown, AL was Census Tract 6871 with a value of $16,667, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

The following map shows all of the places in Uniontown, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

51.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Uniontown, AL (954 out of 1.87k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 65 - 74.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
842 ± 235
White
112 ± 105
Native American
0 ± 61

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Uniontown, AL is Black, followed by White and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

427

2019 Value

± 162

2.89%

1 Year growth

± 50.8%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Uniontown, AL grew at a rate of 2.89%, from 415 employees to 427 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Uniontown, AL, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (70 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (48 people), and Transportation Occupations (48 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Uniontown, AL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Uniontown, AL, by number of employees, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (70 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (48 people), and Transportation Occupations (48 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Uniontown, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (4.17 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (3.25 times), and Transportation Occupations (2.98 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Uniontown, AL, by median earnings, are Transportation Occupations ($66,944), Management Occupations ($41,450), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($40,400).

Industries

Employment by Industries

427

2019 Value

± 162

2.89%

1 Year growth

± 50.8%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Uniontown, AL grew at a rate of 2.89%, from 415 employees to 427 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Uniontown, AL, are Construction (81 people), Manufacturing (68 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (48 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Uniontown, AL, though some of these residents may live in Uniontown, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Uniontown, AL, by number of employees, are Construction (81 people), Manufacturing (68 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (48 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Uniontown, AL has an unusually high number of Construction (2.91 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (2.47 times), and Public Administration (2.08 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Uniontown, AL, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,944), Transportation & Warehousing ($66,944), and Construction ($40,850).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.3B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($21.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$280B

2018 Value in Alabama

$481B

Projected 2045 Value in Alabama

71.8% growth

In 2018, total outbound Alabama trade was $280B. This is expected to increase 71.8% to $481B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$31.8B
Florida
$17.8B
Tennessee
$14.7B

In 2018, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.8B, followed by Florida with $17.8B and Tennessee and $14.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Perry County, AL went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 72.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.7%), followed by Other (0.89%). The most partisan county was Winston County, AL with 89.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Uniontown, AL. Showing the available data for Perry County, AL.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (72.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (26.7%)
Republican Party
Other (0.89%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 72.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.7%), followed by Other (0.89%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Alabama.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Perry County, AL

72.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Alabama

Winston County, AL
89.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Blount County, AL
89.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cleburne County, AL
87.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alabama was Winston County, AL with 89.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Alabama colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Alabama

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Uniontown, AL was $60,400 in 2019, which is 0.251 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $55,800 to $60,400, a 8.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Uniontown, AL is 65.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Uniontown, AL have an average commute time of 49.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Uniontown, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$60,400

2019 Median

± $11,952

$55,800

2018 Median

± $15,276

In 2019, the median property value in Uniontown, AL grew to to $60,400 from the previous year's value of $55,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Uniontown, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Uniontown, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $80k - $90k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$17,000

Median Household Income

± $11,261

704

Number of Households

± 172

In 2019, the median household income of the 704 households in Uniontown, AL declined from $17,000 from the previous year's value of $17,861.

The following chart displays the households in Uniontown, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Uniontown, AL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Uniontown, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

65.9%

2019 Homeownership

64.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 65.9% of the housing units in Uniontown, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Uniontown, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

49.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Uniontown, AL have a longer commute time (49.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 27.8% of the workforce in Uniontown, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Uniontown, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Carpooled (17.4%)
Public Transit (0%)

In 2019, 82.6% of workers in Uniontown, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.4%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Uniontown, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Uniontown, AL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

85.2% of the population of Uniontown, AL has health coverage, with 19.1% on employee plans, 41% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 2.5% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Perry County, AL see 3047 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.12% decrease from the previous year (3113 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4462 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2231 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bullock County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (29.5%). Additionally, Macon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (50.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Perry County, AL.

3,047 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Perry County, AL

Primary care physicians in Perry County, AL see an average of 3,047 patients per year. This represents a 2.12% decrease from the previous year (3,113 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Perry County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

$7,281

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Alabama

$3,641

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,042

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,267

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alabama (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.07%, from $6,996 to $7,281.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

14.8%

Uninsured

19.1%

Employer Coverage

41%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

2.5%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Uniontown, AL grew by 53.8% from 9.65% to 14.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Uniontown, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Bullock County
29.5% prevalence
Coosa County
25.6% prevalence
Clarke County
24.8% prevalence

Bullock County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Alabama, at 29.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Alabama by county over multiple years.

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