Union City, Georgia facts for kids
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Union City, Georgia
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Location in Fulton County and the state of Georgia
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 Union City, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.83 sq mi (51.37 km2) |
| • Land | 19.68 sq mi (50.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26,830 |
| • Density | 1,363.66/sq mi (526.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30291
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| Area code(s) | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-78324 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0333305 |
| Website | Union City, GA |
Union City is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 19,456 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
Union City is located at 33°34′42″N 84°32′36″W / 33.57833°N 84.54333°W (33.578470, -84.543354).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.3 square miles (50.0 km2), of which 19.1 square miles (49.5 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2), or 0.83%, is water.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,220 | 4.55% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 22,686 | 84.55% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 733 | 2.73% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,993 | 7.43% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 26,830 people, 8,088 households, and 4,681 families residing in the city.
2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 19,456 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 81.5% Black, 8.6% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from some other race and 1.6% from two or more races. 7.0% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Education
Elementary schools
- C.H. Gullatt Elementary
- Liberty Point Elementary
- Oakley Elementary School
Middle schools
- Bear Creek Middle (serves students in Palmetto and Fairburn)
- Camp Creek Middle School
High School
- Creekside High School (serves students in Palmetto and Fairburn)
- Langston Hughes High School
- Benjamin E. Banneker High School
Charter schools
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 534 | — | |
| 1920 | 620 | 16.1% | |
| 1930 | 776 | 25.2% | |
| 1940 | 884 | 13.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,490 | 68.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,118 | 42.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,031 | 43.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,780 | 57.7% | |
| 1990 | 8,375 | 75.2% | |
| 2000 | 11,621 | 38.8% | |
| 2010 | 19,456 | 67.4% | |
| 2020 | 26,830 | 37.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
Colleges and universities
- Adams International University
- Georgia Military College
See also
In Spanish: Union City (Georgia) para niños
