Union, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Union, Alabama
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Location of Union in Greene County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 219.24/sq mi (84.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-77616 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0128262 |
Union is a small town located in Greene County, Alabama, in the United States. It's a quiet, rural community. In 2020, the town had a population of 180 people. Union became an official town sometime in the 1970s.
Where is Union?
Union is found in the northern part of Greene County. It is about 11 miles (18 km) north of Eutaw. Eutaw is the main town and county seat for Greene County. You can reach Union by following U.S. Route 11/43 and Martin Luther King Highway. The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Union has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 231 | — | |
| 1980 | 358 | 55.0% | |
| 1990 | 321 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 227 | −29.3% | |
| 2010 | 237 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 180 | −24.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 1980, Union had its largest recorded population with 358 residents. By 2020, the population had decreased to 180 people.
