Union County
Union County, Georgia
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: (706) 439-6000
Fax: (706) 439-6004
www.unioncounty.gov
On northern border of GA, northwest of Athens; organized Dec 3, 1832 from Cherokee County. Name Origin: By John Thomas, state legislator at the time of naming: "Union, for none but Union men reside in it."
Area (sq mi):: 329.02 (land 322.55; water 6.47) Population per square mile: 61.30
Population 2005: 19,782 State rank: 88 Population change: 2000-20005 14.40%; 1990-2000 44.20% Population 2000: 17,289 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.60%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 44.80
Income 2000: per capita $18,845; median household $31,893; Population below poverty level: 12.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,328-$22,354
Unemployment (2004): 3.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.00% Median travel time to work: 27.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 31.00%
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Union County, New Mexico
Clayton, NM 88415
Phone: (505) 374-9491
Fax: (505) 374-9442
www.claytonnewmexico.org
In the northeastern corner of NM; organized Feb 13, 1893 from Colfax, Mora, and San Miguel counties (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For the union of the three counties
Area (sq mi):: 3830.79 (land 3830.00; water 0.79) Population per square mile: 1.00
Population 2005: 3,850 State rank: 30 Population change: 2000-20005 -7.80%; 1990-2000 1.20% Population 2000: 4,174 (White 62.70%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 35.10%; Asian 0.30%; Other 19.30%). Foreign born: 2.20%. Median age: 39.90
Income 2000: per capita $14,700; median household $28,080; Population below poverty level: 18.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,859-$26,372
Unemployment (2004): 3.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.40% Median travel time to work: 20.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 15.10%
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Union County, Iowa
Creston, IA 50801
Phone: (641) 782-7315
Fax: (641) 782-8241
www.unioncountyiowa.org
In south-central IA, southwest of Des Moines; established Jan 15, 1851 from Clarke County. Name Origin: Probably for the union of the states
Area (sq mi):: 425.95 (land 424.39; water 1.57) Population per square mile: 28.20
Population 2005: 11,972 State rank: 65 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.70%; 1990-2000 -3.50% Population 2000: 12,309 (White 97.80%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 40.10
Income 2000: per capita $16,690; median household $31,905; Population below poverty level: 11.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,033-$23,285
Unemployment (2004): 5.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.40% Median travel time to work: 16.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 14.40%
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Union County, Arkansas
El Dorado, AR 71730
Phone: (870) 864-1910
Fax: (870) 864-1927
On central-southern border of AR; organized Nov 2, 1829 (prior to statehood) from Hempstead and Clark counties. Name Origin: For a group of citizens who had presented petitions to the legislature in a spirit of "Union and Unity."
Area (sq mi):: 1055.27 (land 1038.90; water 16.37) Population per square mile: 42.50
Population 2005: 44,186 State rank: 16 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.20%; 1990-2000 -2.30% Population 2000: 45,629 (White 65.60%; Black or African American 32.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 37.70
Income 2000: per capita $16,063; median household $29,809; Population below poverty level: 18.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $25,395-$28,354
Unemployment (2004): 7.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.00% Median travel time to work: 18.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 6.20%
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Union County, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: (908) 527-4999
Fax: (908) 558-2589
www.unioncountynj.org
In northeastern NJ, south of Newark; organized Mar 19, 1857 from Essex County. Name Origin: As an expression of belief in the federal union of the states; also in the hope that citizens of Elizabeth and Newark would settle their differences
Area (sq mi):: 105.46 (land 103.29; water 2.17) Population per square mile: 5145.30
Population 2005: 531,457 State rank: 7 Population change: 2000-20005 1.70%; 1990-2000 5.80% Population 2000: 522,541 (White 54.20%; Black or African American 20.80%; Hispanic or Latino 19.70%; Asian 3.80%; Other 9.80%). Foreign born: 25.10%. Median age: 36.60
Income 2000: per capita $26,992; median household $55,339; Population below poverty level: 8.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $39,649-$40,181
Unemployment (2004): 5.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.60% Median travel time to work: 28.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 52.50%
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Union County, South Dakota
Elk Point, SD 57025
Phone: (605) 356-2132
Fax: (605) 356-3687
In southeastern SD, south of Sioux Falls; organized as Cole County Apr 10, 1862 (prior to statehood) from unorganized territory; name changed 1864. Name Origin: For support of the Union in the Civil War. Originally for Austin Cole, member of the first Territorial legislature
Area (sq mi):: 467.08 (land 460.38; water 6.70) Population per square mile: 29.20
Population 2005: 13,462 State rank: 14 Population change: 2000-20005 7.00%; 1990-2000 23.50% Population 2000: 12,584 (White 96.00%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 1.30%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 2.40%. Median age: 36.90
Income 2000: per capita $24,355; median household $44,790; Population below poverty level: 5.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $37,299-$38,855
Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.40% Median travel time to work: 17.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 43.60%
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Union County, Illinois
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Phone: (618) 833-5711
Fax: (618) 833-8712
www.shawneeheartland.com
On the southwest border of IL, south of Carbondale; organized Jan 2, 1818 (prior to statehood) from Johnson County. Name Origin: For the temporary union of the Baptists and Dunkards
Area (sq mi):: 422.13 (land 416.16; water 5.97) Population per square mile: 43.70
Population 2005: 18,202 State rank: 62 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.50%; 1990-2000 3.80% Population 2000: 18,293 (White 95.20%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 2.60%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.60%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 40.30
Income 2000: per capita $16,450; median household $30,994; Population below poverty level: 16.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,195-$21,295
Unemployment (2004): 7.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.10% Median travel time to work: 22.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.50%
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Union County, Oregon
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 963-1001
Fax: (541) 963-1079
www.union-county.org
In northeastern OR; organized Oct 14, 1864 from Baker County. Name Origin: For the town of Union, named in 1862 in support of the Union forces in the Civil War
Area (sq mi):: 2038.55 (land 2036.55; water 2.00) Population per square mile: 12.00
Population 2005: 24,540 State rank: 22 Population change: 2000-20005 0.00%; 1990-2000 3.90% Population 2000: 24,530 (White 93.10%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 2.40%; Asian 0.90%; Other 4.30%). Foreign born: 2.70%. Median age: 37.70
Income 2000: per capita $16,907; median household $33,738; Population below poverty level: 13.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,771-$24,463
Unemployment (2004): 7.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.60% Median travel time to work: 16.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 6.20%
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Union County, Florida
Lake Butler, FL 32054
Phone: (386) 496-3711
Fax: (386) 496-1718
www.unioncofl.com
In north-central FL, southwest of Jacksonville; organized May 20, 1921 from Bradford County. Name Origin: An expression of unity between political parties in the division of Bradford County, from which this was formed, and in the location of the county seat
Area (sq mi):: 249.71 (land 240.29; water 9.42) Population per square mile: 62.10
Population 2005: 14,916 State rank: 58 Population change: 2000-20005 11.00%; 1990-2000 31.10% Population 2000: 13,442 (White 71.90%; Black or African American 22.80%; Hispanic or Latino 3.50%; Asian 0.30%; Other 3.20%). Foreign born: 2.10%. Median age: 35.70
Income 2000: per capita $12,333; median household $34,563; Population below poverty level: 14.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $13,249-$14,021
Unemployment (2004): 4.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 28.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 53.60%
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Union County, Pennsylvania
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Phone: (570) 524-8600
Fax: (570) 524-8635
www.unionco.org
In central PA, south of Williamsport; organized Mar 22, 1813 from Northumberland County. Name Origin: As an expression of belief in the federal union of the states
Area (sq mi):: 317.12 (land 316.73; water 0.39) Population per square mile: 136.20
Population 2005: 43,131 State rank: 51 Population change: 2000-20005 3.60%; 1990-2000 15.10% Population 2000: 41,624 (White 87.60%; Black or African American 6.90%; Hispanic or Latino 3.90%; Asian 1.10%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 3.70%. Median age: 35.80
Income 2000: per capita $17,918; median household $40,336; Population below poverty level: 8.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,919-$23,056
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.90% Median travel time to work: 20.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 34.30%
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Union County, Indiana
Liberty, IN 47353
Phone: (765) 458-6121
Fax: (765) 458-5263
On the southeastern border of IN, south of Richmond; organized Jan 15, 1821 from Wayne County. Name Origin: As an expression of belief in the federal union of the states
Area (sq mi):: 165.25 (land 161.55; water 3.70) Population per square mile: 44.60
Population 2005: 7,208 State rank: 91 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.90%; 1990-2000 5.30% Population 2000: 7,349 (White 98.50%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 36.50
Income 2000: per capita $19,549; median household $36,672; Population below poverty level: 9.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,537-$24,786
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.60% Median travel time to work: 24.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 63.20%
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Union County, Ohio
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: (937) 645-3012
Fax: (937) 645-3002
www.co.union.oh.us
In central OH, northwest of Columbus; organized Apr 1, 1820 from Franklin, Madison, and Logan counties. Name Origin: For the union of parts of four counties
Area (sq mi):: 436.98 (land 436.65; water 0.33) Population per square mile: 104.80
Population 2005: 45,751 State rank: 53 Population change: 2000-20005 11.80%; 1990-2000 28.00% Population 2000: 40,909 (White 94.80%; Black or African American 2.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 34.50
Income 2000: per capita $20,577; median household $51,743; Population below poverty level: 4.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,725-$28,421
Unemployment (2004): 4.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.20% Median travel time to work: 23.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 42.70%
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Union County, Tennessee
Maynardville, TN 37807
Phone: (865) 992-8043
Fax: (865) 992-4992
www.unioncountytn.org
In north-central TN, north of Knoxville; organized 1850 from Anderson, Campbell, Grainger, Claiborne, and Knox counties. Name Origin: In honor of the strong sentiment of people in the area in favor of the preservation of the Union
Area (sq mi):: 247.13 (land 223.56; water 23.57) Population per square mile: 85.30
Population 2005: 19,076 State rank: 66 Population change: 2000-20005 7.10%; 1990-2000 30.00% Population 2000: 17,808 (White 97.90%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 35.80
Income 2000: per capita $13,375; median household $27,335; Population below poverty level: 19.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,492-$17,802
Unemployment (2004): 4.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.10% Median travel time to work: 31.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 64.80%
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Union County, North Carolina
Monroe, NC 28112
Phone: (704) 283-3672
Fax: (704) 282-0121
www.co.union.nc.us
On the southern border of NC, southeast of Charlotte; organized Dec 19, 1842 from Mecklenburg and Anson counties. Name Origin: A compromise to a disagreement between Whigs and Democrats as to whether it should be named for Clay or Jackson; county was also a union of parts of two other counties
Area (sq mi):: 639.59 (land 637.37; water 2.22) Population per square mile: 255.60
Population 2005: 162,929 State rank: 10 Population change: 2000-20005 31.70%; 1990-2000 46.90% Population 2000: 123,677 (White 79.70%; Black or African American 12.50%; Hispanic or Latino 6.20%; Asian 0.60%; Other 4.00%). Foreign born: 5.70%. Median age: 34.00
Income 2000: per capita $21,978; median household $50,638; Population below poverty level: 8.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,171-$26,778
Unemployment (2004): 4.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 29.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 46.70%
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Union County, Kentucky
Morganfield, KY 42437
Phone: (270) 389-1334
Fax: (270) 389-9135
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On northwestern border of KY, southwest of Henderson; organized Jan 15, 1811 from Henderson County. Name Origin: Allegedly for the united desire of the residents to form a new county
Area (sq mi):: 363.43 (land 345.10; water 18.33) Population per square mile: 45.20
Population 2005: 15,592 State rank: 75 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.30%; 1990-2000 -5.60% Population 2000: 15,637 (White 84.40%; Black or African American 12.90%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 34.50
Income 2000: per capita $17,465; median household $35,018; Population below poverty level: 17.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,057-$23,839
Unemployment (2004): 4.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.10% Median travel time to work: 23.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 31.40%
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Union County, Mississippi
New Albany, MS 38652
Phone: (662) 534-1900
Fax: (662) 534-1907
www.ucda-newalbany.com
In north-central MS, northwest of Tupelo; organized Jul 7, 1870 from Pontotoc and Tippah counties. Name Origin: Possibly for its establishment from parts of two counties or for the union of the north and south following the Civil War
Area (sq mi):: 416.87 (land 415.43; water 1.44) Population per square mile: 64.50
Population 2005: 26,784 State rank: 36 Population change: 2000-20005 5.60%; 1990-2000 14.80% Population 2000: 25,362 (White 82.70%; Black or African American 14.90%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.80%. Median age: 35.60
Income 2000: per capita $15,700; median household $32,682; Population below poverty level: 12.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,539-$20,980
Unemployment (2004): 6.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.90% Median travel time to work: 22.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 41.50%
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Union County, South Carolina
Union, SC 29379
Phone: (864) 429-1630
Fax: (864) 429-1715
www.countyofunion.com
In north-central SC, southeast of Spartanburg; organized 1798 from Ninety Six District. Name Origin: For the old Union Church, erected in 1765 for use by many different denominations
Area (sq mi):: 515.92 (land 514.12; water 1.80) Population per square mile: 55.50
Population 2005: 28,539 State rank: 33 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.50%; 1990-2000 -1.50% Population 2000: 29,881 (White 67.50%; Black or African American 31.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 38.60
Income 2000: per capita $15,877; median household $31,441; Population below poverty level: 14.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,178-$22,644
Unemployment (2004): 12.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.50% Median travel time to work: 27.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 37.30%
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