What percentage of people rent in Union City, IN?
33.2% (±9.5 points) of the occupied homes in Union City, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 520 renting households against 1,044 that own their home.
In Union City, the share of households that rent went from 33.6% in 2015–2019 to 33.2% in 2020–2024 (−0.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 33.2% (±9.5 points)
- Renting households
- 520 (±153)
- Median renter income
- $16,250 (±$3,796)
Who rents and who owns in Union City
| Union City | Randolph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 33.2% (±9.5 points) | 22.7% (±2.6 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 520 (±153) | 2,355 (±278) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,044 (±177) | 8,009 (±315) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $16,250 (±$3,796) | $30,332 (±$3,867) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $66,875 (±$18,048) | $72,140 (±$2,920) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Union City, the renter share is higher than in Randolph County (22.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (29.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Randolph County, Union City ranks 2 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 242 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Union City has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 33.6% (±7.6 points) | 33.2% (±9.5 points) | −0.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $638 (±$167) | $595 (±$204) | −6.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $32,071 (±$5,713) | $39,360 (±$9,836) | +22.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Union City
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | — | 33.2% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Union City | 1.7 mi | 42.3% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Randolph County) | 2.7 mi | 29.3% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Darke County) | 4.0 mi | 27.8% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Randolph County) | 5.4 mi | 8.3% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
| Saratoga | 5.7 mi | 32.9% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Darke County) | 5.8 mi | 28.4% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mississinawa Township | 8.5 mi | 21.9% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winchester | 8.5 mi | 29.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jackson Township (Randolph County), IN (8.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Randolph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmland | 44.0% (±10.0 points) |
| 2 | Union City | 33.2% (±9.5 points) |
| 3 | Saratoga | 32.9% (±16.0 points) |
| 4 | Modoc | 31.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 5 | Winchester | 29.6% (±6.8 points) |
| 6 | Wayne Township (Randolph County) | 29.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 7 | Lynn | 27.6% (±13.4 points) |
| 8 | Monroe Township (Randolph County) | 27.5% (±6.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in Randolph County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Union City
How many renters are there in Union City?
Union City has an estimated 520 (±153) renting households, 33.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Union City?
In Union City, the share of households that rent went from 33.6% in 2015–2019 to 33.2% in 2020–2024 (−0.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Union City?
A renting household in Union City has 2.0 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Union City?
The median renting household in Union City, IN has an income of $16,250 (±$3,796) a year, against $66,875 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City city, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City city, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Union City city, Indiana (place:77768, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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