Union City micropolitan area
Encyclopedia
The Union City Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
, is an area consisting of two counties – one in northwest Tennessee
and one in southwest Kentucky
– anchored by the city of Union City, Tennessee
. As of the 2000 census
, the μSA had a population of 40,202 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 38,245).
of 2000, there were 40,202 people, 16,419 households, and 11,511 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 85.64% White, 12.42% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races
, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $28,573, and the median income for a family was $35,661. Males had a median income of $29,682 versus $19,791 for females. The per capita income
for the μSA was $15,859.
Combined Statistical Area is made up of three counties – two in northwest Tennessee and one in southwest Kentucky. The statistical area includes two micropolitan areas
. As of the 2000 Census, the CSA had a population of 75,097 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 71,704).
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of two counties – one in northwest Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
and one in southwest Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
– anchored by the city of Union City, Tennessee
Union City, Tennessee
Union City is a city in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 10,876 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Obion County. The name comes from its location at the union of two railroads, one running roughly east-west and the other roughly north-south...
. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the μSA had a population of 40,202 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 38,245).
Communities
- Fulton, KentuckyFulton, KentuckyFulton is a city in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,775 at the 2000 census. It was once known as the "Banana Capital of the World" because 70% of imported bananas to the U.S. used to be shipped there . U.S...
- Hickman, KentuckyHickman, KentuckyHickman is a city in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,560 at the 2000 census. Named for Captain Paschal Hickman, a Kentucky officer who was killed by Indians in the Massacre of the River Raisin during the War of 1812, it is the county seat of Fulton County.Hickman is...
- Hornbeak, TennesseeHornbeak, TennesseeHornbeak is a town in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 435 as of the 2000 census. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Hornbeak is located at ....
- Kenton, TennesseeKenton, TennesseeKenton is a town in Gibson and Obion counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The population was 1,281 at the 2010 census, a decline of 25 from the 2000 census...
(partial) - Obion, TennesseeObion, TennesseeObion is a town in Obion County, Tennessee, along the Obion River. The population was 1,134 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Obion is located at ....
- Rives, TennesseeRives, TennesseeRives is a town in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 331 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Rives is located at ....
- Samburg, TennesseeSamburg, TennesseeSamburg is a town in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 260 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Samburg is located at ....
- South Fulton, TennesseeSouth Fulton, TennesseeSouth Fulton is a city in Obion County, Tennessee, in the United States. The population was 2,517 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:South Fulton is located at ....
- Trimble, TennesseeTrimble, TennesseeTrimble is a town in Dyer and Obion counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The population was 637 at the 2010 census.The Dyer County portion of Trimble is part of the Dyersburg, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Obion County portion is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan...
(partial) - Troy, TennesseeTroy, TennesseeTroy is a town in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,273 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Union City, TennesseeUnion City, TennesseeUnion City is a city in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 10,876 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Obion County. The name comes from its location at the union of two railroads, one running roughly east-west and the other roughly north-south...
(Principal city) - Woodland Mills, TennesseeWoodland Mills, TennesseeWoodland Mills is a city in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 296 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Woodland Mills is located at ....
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 40,202 people, 16,419 households, and 11,511 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 85.64% White, 12.42% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $28,573, and the median income for a family was $35,661. Males had a median income of $29,682 versus $19,791 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the μSA was $15,859.
Combined Statistical Area
The Union City–MartinMartin, Tennessee
Martin is a city in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States. Martin is the home of the University of Tennessee at Martin. The population was 10,515 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Martin is located at ....
Combined Statistical Area is made up of three counties – two in northwest Tennessee and one in southwest Kentucky. The statistical area includes two micropolitan areas
United States micropolitan area
United States Micropolitan Statistical Areas , as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget, are urban areas in the United States based around a core city or town with a population of 10,000 to 49,999. The micropolitan area designation was created in 2003...
. As of the 2000 Census, the CSA had a population of 75,097 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 71,704).
Components
- Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSAs)
- Union City (Fulton County, Kentucky and Obion County, Tennessee)
- Martin (Weakley County, Tennessee)