Union, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Union, Wisconsin
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Location of Union
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Location of Union within Eau Claire County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.4 sq mi (73.6 km2) |
| • Land | 27.9 sq mi (72.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
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| • Total | 2,663 |
| • Density | 86.0/sq mi (33.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-81550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584311 |
| Website | https://www.townofunionec.com/ |
Union is a town located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 2,663 people. Two smaller communities, Truax and Union, are also part of this town.
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What is the Geography of Union?
The Town of Union covers a total area of about 28.4 square miles (73.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 27.9 square miles (72.4 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.5 square miles (1.2 square kilometers) is water, making up about 1.69% of the town's total area.
How Many People Live in Union?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,446 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,402 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,663 | 10.9% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 2,802 | 5.2% | |
In 2000, there were 2,402 people living in the town. These people lived in 856 households, and 678 of these were families. The town had about 86 people per square mile (33.2 people per square kilometer). There were 878 homes, with an average of 31.4 homes per square mile (12.1 homes per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Union were White (95.88%). There were also smaller groups of Asian (3.04%), Native American (0.54%), and African American (0.04%) residents. About 0.42% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
About 33.6% of households in Union had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.2%) were married couples living together. About 6.0% were female-led households without a husband present. Nearly 21% of households were not families.
About 14.4% of households had just one person living there. Around 4.7% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older. On average, each household had 2.79 people, and each family had 3.08 people.
Age and Income in Union
The population of Union was spread out across different age groups. About 26.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 7.7% were between 18 and 24, and 28.9% were between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 26.4% of the population, and 10.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 38 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Union was $52,333 per year. For families, the average income was $55,921. Men earned an average of $31,750, while women earned an average of $25,588. The average income per person in the town was $20,518. About 5.4% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 2.9% of those under 18 and 11.3% of those aged 65 or older.
Who are Some Famous People from Union?
- William A. Cernahan, who was a Wisconsin State Representative and a farmer, was born in the Town of Union.
See also
In Spanish: Union (condado de Eau Claire, Wisconsin) para niños
