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Unionville, Missouri
Unionville Square
Unionville Square
Location of Unionville, Missouri
Location of Unionville, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Putnam
Area
 • Total 2.00 sq mi (5.17 km2)
 • Land 2.00 sq mi (5.17 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,047 ft (319 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,735
 • Density 869.24/sq mi (335.54/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63565
Area code(s) 660
FIPS code 29-75166
GNIS feature ID 2397090

Unionville is a city located in Putnam County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,735 people lived there. It is also the main city, or county seat, of Putnam County.

A Look at Unionville's History

Unionville was founded in 1853. It was first called Harmony. The city became the county seat for Putnam County. Before this, the county seat had moved many times. These moves often caused big arguments. The name "Harmony" was chosen because people hoped the new central location would bring peace to everyone. You can find more details in the Putnam County history.

Geography and Climate

Unionville is located at 40°28′35″N 93°0′22″W / 40.47639°N 93.00611°W / 40.47639; -93.00611. The city covers a total area of about 2.00 square miles (5.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Weather in Unionville

The weather in Unionville changes throughout the year. Summers are warm, and winters are cold.

Climate data for Unionville, Missouri (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 34.9
(1.6)
38.5
(3.6)
51.9
(11.1)
64.4
(18.0)
73.6
(23.1)
82.0
(27.8)
86.1
(30.1)
84.3
(29.1)
77.1
(25.1)
64.0
(17.8)
50.3
(10.2)
36.2
(2.3)
61.9
(16.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 15.2
(−9.3)
16.9
(−8.4)
28.2
(−2.1)
39.7
(4.3)
50.0
(10.0)
59.2
(15.1)
63.6
(17.6)
61.2
(16.2)
53.2
(11.8)
40.3
(4.6)
29.7
(−1.3)
16.7
(−8.5)
39.5
(4.2)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.14
(29)
1.48
(38)
2.88
(73)
3.80
(97)
4.05
(103)
4.90
(124)
5.70
(145)
4.72
(120)
3.90
(99)
3.78
(96)
2.62
(67)
1.92
(49)
40.90
(1,039)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 6.0
(15)
7.3
(19)
2.2
(5.6)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
1.5
(3.8)
6.4
(16)
23.6
(60)
Source: NOAA

Population Information

The number of people living in Unionville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1860 227
1870 462 103.5%
1880 772 67.1%
1890 1,118 44.8%
1900 2,050 83.4%
1910 2,000 −2.4%
1920 1,765 −11.7%
1930 1,811 2.6%
1940 2,052 13.3%
1950 2,050 −0.1%
1960 1,896 −7.5%
1970 2,075 9.4%
1980 2,178 5.0%
1990 1,989 −8.7%
2000 2,041 2.6%
2010 1,865 −8.6%
2020 1,735 −7.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Unionville's Population in 2020

In 2020, the city had 1,735 people living in 655 households. There were 305 families. The population density was about 867 people per square mile. Most residents, about 98.6%, were White. A small number were African American, Asian, or other races. About 0.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 25.5% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples (33.6%). Others included single parents or individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.79 people. The average family had about 4.12 people.

The average age in the city was 31.9 years. About 25.4% of residents were under 18. About 20.4% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half of the population (52.4%) was male.

Unionville's Population in 2010

In 2010, Unionville had 1,865 people living in 844 households. There were 468 families. The population density was about 932 people per square mile. Most people (97.1%) were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 28.6% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples (39.2%). Others included single parents or individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.14 people. The average family had about 2.86 people.

The average age in the city was 41.8 years. About 24.2% of residents were under 18. About 22.6% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half of the population (53.5%) was female.

Education in Unionville

Public schools in Unionville are managed by the Putnam County R-I School District. The city also has a public library, called the Putnam County Public Library. It's a great place to borrow books and learn new things!

Famous People from Unionville

  • Bill Jackson - A children's TV host and cartoonist.
  • Clare Magee - A former U.S. Congressman. A Congressman helps make laws for the country.
  • John C. McKinley - A former Missouri Lieutenant Governor. A Lieutenant Governor is a high-ranking official in a state government.
  • James K. Weatherford (1850–1935) - An attorney and politician from Oregon.

See also

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