Union, Ohio facts for kids
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Union, Ohio
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Union Municipal Building
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Location in Montgomery County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Ohio | |
| Counties | Montgomery, Miami | |
| Founded | 1806 | |
| Named | "Union" in 1816 | |
| Incorporated | 1982 (as city) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.38 sq mi (21.69 km2) | |
| • Land | 8.30 sq mi (21.50 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) | |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,859 | |
| • Density | 826.39/sq mi (319.06/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
45322 and 45377
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 | |
| FIPS code | 39-78470 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397084 | |
| Website | http://www.unionoh.org/ | |
Union is a city located in the state of Ohio, USA. It is found in two different counties: Montgomery and Miami. In 2020, about 6,859 people lived there. Union is part of the larger Dayton area.
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About Union's Location
Union covers an area of about 8.6 square miles (22.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The Stillwater River flows along the eastern side of the city.
Getting Around Union
One important road, State Route 48, goes right through Union. This road is also known as Main Street in the city. Union is located just 4 miles north of Interstate 70, a major highway.
Who Lives in Union?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 224 | — | |
| 1930 | 263 | — | |
| 1940 | 280 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 370 | 32.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,072 | 189.7% | |
| 1970 | 3,654 | 240.9% | |
| 1980 | 5,219 | 42.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,501 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,574 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,419 | 15.2% | |
| 2020 | 6,859 | 6.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 6,852 | 6.7% | |
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Union's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 6,419 people living in Union. These people lived in 2,554 homes. About 93.5% of the people were White, and 3.6% were African American. Other groups made up smaller parts of the population.
Many homes (35%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (54.9%) were married couples. The average age of people in Union was 38.6 years old. About 25.5% of residents were under 18.
Schools in Union
Children living in Union attend different school districts depending on where they live.
- If you live in Montgomery County, west of the Stillwater River, you go to Northmont City School District.
- Schools here include:
- Northmont High School
- Northmont Middle School
- Union Elementary
- Schools here include:
- If you live in Montgomery County, east of the Stillwater River, you attend Vandalia-Butler City School District.
- If you live in Miami County, you go to Milton-Union Exempted Village School District.
- The high school for this district is Milton-Union High School.
Famous People from Union
Some notable people have come from Union:
- Bernie Babcock – An author who wrote books.
- Wilma Leona Jackson – She was the third director of the United States Navy Nurse Corps. This means she was a leader for nurses in the U.S. Navy.
- John McDougal – A politician who was involved in the government of California.
See also
In Spanish: Union (Ohio) para niños
