About Union
Set in the western part of Alabama, Union is a tiny community with an estimated population of 167.
Officially, Union is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 204 residents per square mile.
📰 Union News Today
- Can the AU make its current Sudan mission count? Al Jazeera · Aug 16
- Mutual Savings Credit Union | Talk of Alabama | 8.4.2026 WBMA · Aug 4
- Southern Energy Credit Union plans new Alabama branch The Business Journals · Aug 5
- Alabama's forgotten Union soldiers finally getting their due WAFF · Jul 30
- North Alabama Lions vs. Union Bulldogs - Live Score - August 19, 2026 FOX Sports · Aug 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Union Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Union — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Union
- Kim's Lounge
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)167
Rank in state#419 of 463
Land area0.82 sq mi
Density204/sq mi
Coordinates32.9938, -87.9072