Union Valley, Texas facts for kids
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Union Valley, Texas
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 Union Valley, Texas
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Union Valley, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hunt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.47 sq mi (6.41 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 513 ft (156 m) |
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| • Total | 370 |
| • Density | 149.8/sq mi (57.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75189
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-74372 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379196 |
Union Valley is a small city located in Hunt County, Texas, in the United States. It officially became a city in 2007. According to the 2020 census, about 370 people live there.
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Where is Union Valley Located?
Union Valley is in the southwestern part of Hunt County. It is about 5 miles (8 km) west of Quinlan. The city is also about 19 miles (31 km) southwest of Greenville, which is the main city of Hunt County.
Union Valley covers an area of about 2.47 square miles (6.41 km²). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water. The city includes roads like Farm to Market Road 1565 and Farm to Market Road 35. It also touches a part of State Highway 276.
A Brief History of Union Valley
People started settling in the Union Valley area in the 1880s. In its early days, Union Valley was a community for local farmers. It had a school and a church. The railroads that were built across Hunt County in the late 1800s did not pass through Union Valley. Because of this, the community remained small for many years.
Why Union Valley Became a City
In the early 2000s, cities to the west, especially Royse City, started growing very fast. Royse City's population grew from about 3,000 people in 2000 to 9,300 in 2007. Royse City began taking over land that was close to Union Valley.
People in Union Valley worried that their area would be taken over by Royse City or another nearby city. They were concerned about higher taxes and losing their quiet, rural way of life. So, they decided that becoming an official city was the best way to protect their community.
The Vote to Incorporate
The first time people voted to make Union Valley a city was in May 2006. This vote did not pass. Some residents were worried about things like liquor stores opening in the community.
After this, there were many public meetings in 2007 to discuss the issue. A second vote was held on November 6, 2007. This time, most people voted in favor of becoming a city. About 83% of the voters said yes. There were 90 votes in total, with 75 people voting for it and 15 against. Union Valley officially became a city.
Population Information
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| 2010 | 307 | — | |
| 2020 | 370 | 20.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 307 people living in Union Valley. There were 113 households and 96 families. Most of the people living there were White. A smaller number of people were African American, Asian, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 12.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. By 2020, the population had grown to 370 people.
Education in Union Valley
Most students in Union Valley attend schools in the Quinlan Independent School District. However, a small part of the city is served by the Royse City Independent School District.
There is also a private school in Union Valley called Country Life Montessori School. It uses the Montessori way of teaching. This school is located on a large ranch campus and teaches children from 18 months old up to kindergarten.
See also
In Spanish: Union Valley (Texas) para niños
