Union, Iowa facts for kids
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Union, Iowa
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Location of Union, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hardin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 399 |
| • Density | 698.77/sq mi (269.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
50258-50259
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-79545 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462416 |
Union is a small city located in Hardin County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, a count of everyone living there, called a census, showed that 399 people called Union home.
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History of Union
Union was first planned out in 1868. It officially became a town in 1874. This means it started to have its own local government and rules.
Where is Union Located?
Union is found at coordinates 42.244715 degrees North and -93.064240 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (which is about 1.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Union's Population Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 666 | — |
| 1890 | 514 | −22.8% |
| 1900 | 589 | +14.6% |
| 1910 | 540 | −8.3% |
| 1920 | 660 | +22.2% |
| 1930 | 498 | −24.5% |
| 1940 | 585 | +17.5% |
| 1950 | 490 | −16.2% |
| 1960 | 534 | +9.0% |
| 1970 | 484 | −9.4% |
| 1980 | 515 | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 448 | −13.0% |
| 2000 | 427 | −4.7% |
| 2010 | 397 | −7.0% |
| 2020 | 399 | +0.5% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The number of people living in Union has changed over the years. The table above shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880.
Union's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 399 people living in Union. There were 160 households and 104 families. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
The city had about 698.8 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Union were White (93.5%). A small number were Black or African American (0.8%), Asian (1.0%), or from two or more races (4.3%). About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Union was 45.7 years old. About 27.8% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 25.6% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (50.6%) than males (49.4%).
Union's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 397 people lived in Union. There were 172 households and 105 families. The population density was about 721.8 people per square mile.
Most residents were White (96.0%). A small percentage were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.3%), or Asian (0.3%). About 3.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 43.9 years. About 25.7% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 20.9% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (50.9%) than males (49.1%).
Schools in Union
The BCLUW Community School District is in charge of the public schools that serve the children of Union.
- BCLUW Elementary School is located in Conrad.
- BCLUW Middle School is right here in Union.
- BCLUW High School is also in Conrad.
Before 1992, Union had its own school district called Union-Whitten. But on July 1, 1992, it joined with other schools to form the BCLUW district.
Famous People from Union
- Ulysses Grant Whitney (1864–1938) was a notable person from Union. He was a politician and a lawyer.
See Also
In Spanish: Union (Iowa) para niños
