Union, Kentucky facts for kids
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Union, Kentucky
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Proud Past, Promising Future!
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Location of Union in Boone County, Kentucky.
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 Union, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Kentucky | |
| County | Boone | |
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| • Type | Commission | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.47 sq mi (8.99 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.47 sq mi (8.99 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,416 | |
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7,592 | |
| • Density | 2,135.33/sq mi (824.50/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
41091
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| Area code(s) | 859 | |
| FIPS code | 21-78384 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405624 | |
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| Website | www.cityofunionky.org | |
Union is a city in Boone County, Kentucky, in the United States. In 2020, about 7,416 people lived there. Union used to be a rural area. But in the 1990s and 2000s, more and more homes were built. The city is about 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Cincinnati, Ohio.
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About Union's Location
Union is located in Kentucky. The city covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city of Union has clear boundaries. However, some nearby areas also use "Union" in their mailing addresses. These areas, like Triple Crown Country Club and Cool Springs, are not actually part of the city. They are in the larger Boone County area.
People Living in Union
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 100 | — | |
| 1930 | 94 | −6.0% | |
| 1970 | 233 | — | |
| 1980 | 601 | 157.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,001 | 66.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,893 | 189.0% | |
| 2010 | 5,379 | 85.9% | |
| 2020 | 7,416 | 37.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 7,592 | 41.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 5,379 people living in Union. There were 1,661 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Union are White (91.3%). There are also people of Asian (5.7%) and African American (1.2%) backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Union have children. In 2010, 62.9% of households had children under 18. Most families (85.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.40 people.
The median age in Union was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32, and half were older. About 37.6% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household in Union was about $85,454. This means half the households earned more than this, and half earned less. Only a small number of families (1.4%) lived below the poverty line.
Union's Neighborhoods
Union is made up of several neighborhoods. Some of these include:
- Ballyshannon
- Cedarwood
- Hampshire Estates
- Harmony
- Hawks Landing
- Hempsteade
- Indian Hill
- Ivy Pond
- Lassing Green
- Orleans
- Orleans North
- Russwill
- Sycamore
- Whispering Trail
- Union Bluff
- Union Station
- Triple Crown
- Traemore
- Arbor Springs
- Westbrook
- Cool Springs
Education in Union
Union has several schools and a public library. All the public schools are part of the Boone County Schools system.
Schools in Union
There are different schools for different age groups:
- Elementary Schools:
- Longbranch Elementary
- New Haven Elementary
- Shirley Mann Elementary
- Middle Schools:
- Ballyshannon Middle School
- Gray Middle School
- High Schools:
- Cooper High School
- Larry A. Ryle High School
Public Library
Union also has the Scheben Branch of the Boone County Public Library system. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.
Getting Around Union
Union is connected by several important roads and highways.
Roads and Highways
Two major US Highways, US 42 and US 127, pass through Union. There are also three Kentucky State Routes: 237, 536, and 2953.
The city is also close to two major interstates, I-71 and I-75. These highways make it easy to travel north to Cincinnati or south to Lexington and Louisville.
Air Travel
For air travel, people in Union use the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. It is less than 20 miles (32 km) away from the city.
Famous People from Union
Some well-known people have connections to Union:
- Steve Flesch (a professional golfer)
- Josh Hutcherson (an actor)
- Paul Marcotte (a businessman and politician)
- Tanner Morgan (a football player)
See also
In Spanish: Union (Kentucky) para niños
