How long is the commute from Union City, TN?
Workers who live in Union City, TN take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
2.5% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.5 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in Union City get to work
| Means of transportation | Union City | Obion County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.3% (±5.0 points) | 81.7% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.3% (±4.7 points) | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.3 points) | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.5% (±1.8 points) | 3.2% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Union City, the average commute is lower than in Obion County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Union City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Obion County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Obion County, Union City ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 398 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Union City
| Vehicles available | Union City | Obion County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±3.4 points) | 5.9% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% (±6.5 points) | 35.1% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±5.2 points) | 38.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.5% (±3.3 points) | 21.0% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Union City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Obion County (5.9%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Union City
| Union City | Obion County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.5% (±1.8 points) | 3.2% (±1.1 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.0% (±3.2 points) | 89.2% (±1.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.9% (±4.0 points) | 83.7% (±2.1 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Union City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Obion County (83.7%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Union City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | — | 16.5 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Woodland Mills | 4.9 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rives | 4.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 8.5 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| South Fulton | 10 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fulton | 11 mi | 18.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hickman | 12 mi | 16.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Martin | 13 mi | 13.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Obion | 14 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Obion, TN (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Obion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kenton | 28.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Obion | 26.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Rives | 22.8 minutes (±7.9) |
| 6 | Woodland Mills | 20.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Troy | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 8 | South Fulton | 17.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Union City | 16.5 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Obion County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Union City
How long is the average commute in Union City?
Workers who live in Union City, TN take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Union City without a car?
9.8% of households in Union City have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Union City?
2.5% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Union City worked from home, and 82.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City city, Tennessee
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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