New Union, Alabama

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Population in 2010: 955.
Males: 559  (58.5%)
Females: 396  (41.5%)
Median resident age:

33.5 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,098
New Union:

$57,098
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,468

New Union CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $167,400
New Union:

$167,400
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $169,244; detached houses: $204,676; mobile homes: $83,024
March 2022 cost of living index in New Union: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.2%

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Ancestries: American (58.9%), Irish (9.8%), German (2.1%), Polish (2.1%), Scottish (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntsville, AL (45.2 miles , pop. 158,216).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (53.9 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (538.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bristow Cove, AL (1.4 miles ),
Mountainboro, AL (2.4 miles ),
Walnut Grove, AL (2.4 miles ),
Egypt, AL (2.4 miles ),
Douglas, AL (2.4 miles ),
Carlisle-Rockledge, AL (2.5 miles ),
Boaz, AL (2.5 miles ),
Sardis City, AL (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 34.13 N, Longitude: 86.23 W

Distribution of median household income in New Union, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in New Union, AL in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Alabama:

2.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 74.1. This is about average.

City:

74.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.35. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.35
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

New Union-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 162% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.3 miles away from the New Union place center injured 22 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 11/18/1957, a category F4 tornado 9.4 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

New Union-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 128% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 42.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 77.6 miles away from New Union center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 42.3 miles away from New Union center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 96.9 miles away from New Union center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 172.5 miles away from New Union center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 215.2 miles away from New Union center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Etowah County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 11, Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 4, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Freeze: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near New Union:

  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER - BOAZ (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BOAZ, AL)
  • ALTOONA HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ALTOONA, AL)
  • HOSPICE OF MARSHALL COUNTY/SHEPHERD'S COVE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; ALBERTVILLE, AL)
  • GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOSPICE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; ATTALLA, AL)
  • GADSDEN REGIONAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ATTALLA, AL)
  • ATTALLA HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ATTALLA, AL)
  • MARSHALL MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GUNTERSVILLE, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Union:

  • Snead State Community College (about 6 miles; Boaz, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,023)
  • Gadsden State Community College (about 17 miles; Gadsden, AL; FT enrollment: 4,650)
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (about 32 miles; Hanceville, AL; FT enrollment: 4,486)
  • Northeast Alabama Community College (about 34 miles; Rainsville, AL; FT enrollment: 2,409)
  • Jacksonville State University (about 35 miles; Jacksonville, AL; FT enrollment: 7,566)
  • Jefferson State Community College (about 44 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 6,041)
  • University of Alabama in Huntsville (about 47 miles; Huntsville, AL; FT enrollment: 6,006)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: New Union Aurora Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in New Union include: New Union Church (A), Pleasant Hill Church (B), The White Shepherd Church (C), New Union Congregational Methodist Church (D), Hope Independent Church (E), The Jesus Name Church (F), Walls Chapel (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Walls Chapel Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Etowah County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.9%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.8%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in New Union:

Marital status in New Union, AL
  • Never married: 11.8%
  • Now married: 72.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in New Union:

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for New Union, AL (based on Etowah County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant64,316193
Catholic7,6241
Mainline Protestant5,81635
Black Protestant4,81321
Other1,4376
None20,424-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
Etowah County:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Here:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 64
This county:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 51
Etowah County:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.7%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Etowah County:

32.5%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Etowah County:

20.2%
State:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in New Union:

  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGAD (1350 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WAAX (570 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJBY (930 AM; 5 kW; RAINBOW CITY, AL; Owner: GADSDEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WAVU (630 AM; 1 kW; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBSA (1300 AM; 1 kW; BOAZ, AL; Owner: WATKINS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Union:

  • WQSB (105.1 FM; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WKXX (102.9 FM; ATTALLA, AL; Owner: BROADCAST MEDIA LLC)
  • WSGN (91.5 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WRHY (105.9 FM; CENTRE, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTBB (89.9 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WTWX-FM (95.9 FM; GUNTERSVILLE, AL; Owner: GUNTERSVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAFN-FM (92.7 FM; ARAB, AL; Owner: FUN MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WYDE-FM (101.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WRAX (107.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WRSA-FM (96.9 FM; DECATUR, AL; Owner: NCA, INC.)
  • WGMZ (93.1 FM; GLENCOE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WAHR (99.1 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • W289AC (105.7 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: WILLIAM PAXTON ROGERS)
  • WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WJIA (88.5 FM; GUNTERSVILLE, AL; Owner: LAKE CITY EDUCATIONAL B/CASTING INC.)
  • W298AF (107.5 FM; HADEN, AL; Owner: HADEN RADIO COMPANY)
  • WXQW (94.1 FM; MERIDIANVILLE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W293AH (106.5 FM; NORMAL, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around New Union:

  • WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WZDX (Channel 54; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: HUNTSVILLE TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WTJP (Channel 60; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W64BJ (Channel 64; SCOTTSBORO, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W15AP (Channel 15; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: WBRC LICENSE, INC.)

New Union fatal accident list:

Mar 23, 2018 04:00 PM, Sr-179, Lat: 34.156236, Lon: -86.199653, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 25, 2015 08:25 PM, Cr-John Wall Rd, Lat: 34.135356, Lon: -86.224106, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 16, 2006 03:30 PM, 1140, Lat: 34.121410, Lon: -86.257640, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 12.6mTotal length
  • $4,794,000Total costs
  • 8,684Total average daily traffic
  • 104Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,210Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in New Union, AL
  • 70.3%Electricity
  • 16.8%Utility gas
  • 7.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in New Union, AL
  • 63.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 36.4%Electricity


New Union compared to Alabama state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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