Union, Ohio

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Union, Ohio
City
Union Municipal Building
Union Municipal Building
Official seal of Union, Ohio
Seal
Location in Montgomery County and the state of Ohio.
Location in Montgomery County and the state of Ohio.
Coordinates: 39°54′1″N 84°18′49″W / 39.90028°N 84.31361°W / 39.90028; -84.31361Coordinates: 39°54′1″N 84°18′49″W / 39.90028°N 84.31361°W / 39.90028; -84.31361
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesMontgomery, Miami
Founded1806
Named"Union" in 1816[1]
Incorporated1982 (as city)[1]
Government
 • MayorMichael O'Callaghan[2]
Area
[4]
 • Total8.62 sq mi (22.32 km2)
 • Land8.54 sq mi (22.12 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Elevation
922 ft (281 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total6,419
 • Estimate 
(2019)[7]
6,891
 • Density806.72/sq mi (311.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45322 and 45377
Area code(s)937, 326
FIPS code39-78470[5]
GNIS feature ID1049256[6]
Websitehttp://www.unionoh.org/

Union is a city in Montgomery and Miami Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 6,419 at the 2010 census.[8] It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[]

The coordinates for The City of Union are

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39°54′1″N 84°18′49″W / 39.90028°N 84.31361°W / 39.90028; -84.31361 (39.900154, -84.313494).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.602 square miles (22.28 km2), of which 8.522 square miles (22.07 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water.[10] The Stillwater River runs on its east side.

Ironically, Union lies west of West Union, Ohio, the county seat of Adams County approximately 60 miles east of Cincinnati. Union and West Union are not adjacent to each other, actually being approximately 120 miles from each other.

Transportation[]

One major state highway, State Route 48, runs North and South through Union. In Union, State Route 48 is known as Main Street. Union is 4 miles North of Interstate 70

Other notable streets in Union include Martindale Road, Sweet Potato Ridge Road, and Phillipsburg-Union Road.

Government[]

Union is a charter city and has a mayor/council/manager form of government. The current mayor is Michael O'Callaghan,[11] and John P. Applegate is Union's City Manager.[12]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880224—
1930263—
19402806.5%
195037032.1%
19601,072189.7%
19703,654240.9%
19805,21942.8%
19905,5015.4%
20005,5741.3%
20106,41915.2%
2019 (est.)6,891[7]7.4%
Sources:[5][13][14][15]

2010 census[]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 6,419 people, 2,554 households, and 1,811 families living in the city. The population density was 910.5 inhabitants per square mile (351.5/km2). There were 2,721 housing units at an average density of 386.0 per square mile (149.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 3.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 2,554 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 5,574 people, 2,080 households, and 1,609 families living in the city. The population density was 1,302.0 people per square mile (502.8/km2). There were 2,167 housing units at an average density of 506.2 per square mile (195.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.88% White, 0.91% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 2,080 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,471, and the median income for a family was $55,139. Males had a median income of $39,944 versus $25,430 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,260. About 2.5% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education[]

Union residents west of the Stillwater River are served by the Northmont City School District of Montgomery County. The schools that Union children attend include:

East of the Stillwater River, students attend Vandalia-Butler City School District.[16]

References[]

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  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2006-12-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Union's New Mayor. Retrieved December 14, 2006
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved 2010-03-20.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  11. ^ http://www.daytondailynews.com/r/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/11/08/ddn110807union[permanent dead link]. Form of Government. Retrieved 14 December 2006.
  12. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-07-07. Retrieved 2006-11-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) WELCOME. Retrieved 16 November 2006.
  13. ^ "Population: Ohio" (PDF). 1930 US Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  14. ^ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. 1960. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  15. ^ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  16. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-07-20. Retrieved 2006-11-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Local Schools. Retrieved 16 November 2006.

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