Union County, Illinois

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Union County
Union County
U.S. county
	Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro
	Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
	Illinois's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 37°28′N 89°16′W / 37.47°N 89.26°W
Country	United States
State	Illinois
Founded	2 January 1818
Seat	Jonesboro
Largest city	Anna
Area
• Total	422 sq mi (1,090 km2)
• Land	413 sq mi (1,070 km2)
• Water	8.7 sq mi (23 km2) 2.1%
Population (2010)
• Total	17,808
• Estimate (2018)	16,841
• Density	42/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	12th
Website	www.unioncountyil.gov

Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 17,808.^[1] Its county seat is Jonesboro.^[2] It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known locally as "Little Egypt".

History[]

Union County was formed out of Johnson County, nearly a year before the Illinois Territory gained statehood.^[3] It was named for a joint revival meeting of the Baptists and Dunkards, called a "union meeting". The county seal depicts the leaders of these two groups shaking hands.^[4]

For its first year of existence, Union County included an area of unorganized territory temporarily attached to it.^[5]
In 1819, the additional territory became Alexander County, reducing Union to its current borders.

Geography[]

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 422 square miles (1,090 km²), of which 413 square miles (1,070 km²) is land and 8.7 square miles (23 km²) (2.1%) is water.^[6]

Climate and weather[]

In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Jonesboro have ranged from a low of 22 °F (−6 °C) in January to a high of 90 °F (32 °C) in July, although a record low of −20 °F (−29 °C) was recorded in January 1918 and a record high of 112 °F (44 °C) was recorded in July 1901. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 3.13 inches (80 mm) in September to 5.22 inches (133 mm) in May.^[7]

Major highways[]

Interstate 57
U.S. Highway 51
Illinois Route 3
Illinois Route 127
Illinois Route 146

Adjacent counties[]

Jackson County – north
Williamson County – northeast
Johnson County – east
Pulaski County – southeast
Alexander County – south
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri – west
Perry County, Missouri – northwest

Protected areas[]

Brown Barrens Nature Preserve^[8]
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (partial)
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge (partial)
Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds^[9]
Giant City State Park (partial)
McClure Shale Glade Nature Preserve^[10]
Trail of Tears State Forest
Shawnee National Forest (partial)
Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1820	2,362		—
1830	3,239		37.1%
1840	5,524		70.5%
1850	7,615		37.9%
1860	11,181		46.8%
1870	16,518		47.7%
1880	18,102		9.6%
1890	21,549		19.0%
1900	22,610		4.9%
1910	21,856		−3.3%
1920	20,249		−7.4%
1930	19,883		−1.8%
1940	21,528		8.3%
1950	20,500		−4.8%
1960	17,645		−13.9%
1970	16,071		−8.9%
1980	17,765		10.5%
1990	17,619		−0.8%
2000	18,293		3.8%
2010	17,808		−2.7%
2018 (est.)	16,841	^[11]	−5.4%
US Decennial Census^[12] 1790-1960^[13] 1900-1990^[14] 1990-2000^[15] 2010-2013^[1]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 17,808 people, 7,167 households, and 4,837 families residing in the county.^[16] The population density was 43.1 inhabitants per square mile (16.6/km²). There were 7,924 housing units at an average density of 19.2 per square mile (7.4/km²).^[6] The racial makeup of the county was 94.8% white, 0.9% black or African American, 0.5% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.8% of the population.^[16] In terms of ancestry, 23.0% were German, 12.6% were Irish, 9.4% were English, and 8.1% were American.^[17]

Of the 7,167 households, 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.5% were non-families, and 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age was 42.9 years.^[16]

The median income for a household in the county was $39,760 and the median income for a family was $48,465. Males had a median income of $36,831 versus $31,272 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,512. About 12.7% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.^[18]

Communities[]

Cities[]

Anna
Jonesboro (seat)

Villages[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Politics[]

Like much of Southern Illinois, Union County has shifted toward the Republican Party over the past couple decades,^[19] with the Republican candidate for president winning the county each of the past six elections, since 2000. In 2020, Donald Trump won the largest share of the vote ever for any candidate in Union County with 69.3% support.

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Presidential elections results

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ Perrin 1883, p. 285.
^ Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. Urbana and Chicago, Illinois: University of Illinois Press. p. 354.
^ White, Jesse. Origin and Evolution of Illinois Counties. State of Illinois, March 2010. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on October 12, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Monthly Averages for Jonesboro IL". The Weather Channel. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
^ Brown Barrens Nature Preserve, Union County IL Google Maps (accessed 29 December 2018)
^ Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds, Union County IL Google Maps (accessed 29 December 2018)
^ McClure Shale Glade Nature Preserve, Union County IL Google Maps (accessed 29 December 2018)
^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Archived from the original on May 29, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 24, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the United States – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
^ Service, CHUCK RAASCH Herald & Review News. "Political scale tips toward GOP in southern Illinois, northeast Missouri". Herald-Review.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.

Bibliography[]

Perrin, William Henry, ed. (1883). History of Alexander, Union and Pulaski Counties, Illinois. Chicago IL: O.L. Baskin & Co. OCLC 8695008. OL 13507970M.
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Union County, Illinois

External links[]

Coordinates: 37°28′16″N 89°15′18″W / 37.47111°N 89.25500°W / 37.47111; -89.25500

[QF-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2014.

[2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

[FOOTNOTEPerrin1883285-3] Perrin 1883, p. 285.

[4] Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. Urbana and Chicago, Illinois: University of Illinois Press. p. 354.

[5] White, Jesse. Origin and Evolution of Illinois Counties. State of Illinois, March 2010. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on October 12, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[CD-6] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.

[WX-7] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Monthly Averages for Jonesboro IL". The Weather Channel. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2011.

[8] Brown Barrens Nature Preserve, Union County IL Google Maps (accessed 29 December 2018)

[9] Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds, Union County IL Google Maps (accessed 29 December 2018)

[10] McClure Shale Glade Nature Preserve, Union County IL Google Maps (accessed 29 December 2018)

[11] "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Archived from the original on May 29, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2019.

[12] "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2014.

[13] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2014.

[14] "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 24, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2014.

[15] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2014.

[DP1-16] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.

[17] "Selected Social Characteristics in the United States – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.

[18] "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.

[19] Service, CHUCK RAASCH Herald & Review News. "Political scale tips toward GOP in southern Illinois, northeast Missouri". Herald-Review.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.

[20] Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
2020	69.2% 6,161	29.0% 2,579	1.8% 164
2016	67.2% 5,790	27.9% 2,402	4.9% 424
2012	59.6% 4,957	37.7% 3,137	2.7% 224
2008	54.7% 5,003	42.8% 3,918	2.6% 233
2004	58.5% 5,333	41.0% 3,735	0.6% 51
2000	50.8% 4,397	46.0% 3,982	3.2% 281
1996	38.0% 3,147	51.3% 4,252	10.7% 883
1992	33.1% 3,003	51.5% 4,681	15.4% 1,399
1988	50.1% 4,244	49.5% 4,197	0.5% 38
1984	55.1% 4,721	44.6% 3,815	0.3% 28
1980	50.8% 4,289	44.8% 3,781	4.4% 371
1976	41.2% 3,531	58.3% 5,003	0.5% 44
1972	59.4% 5,034	40.4% 3,428	0.2% 18
1968	46.5% 3,889	43.0% 3,603	10.5% 880
1964	37.6% 3,142	62.4% 5,208	0.0% 0
1960	50.6% 4,432	49.3% 4,321	0.1% 10
1956	49.1% 4,204	50.9% 4,359	0.1% 6
1952	52.0% 4,658	47.9% 4,296	0.1% 9
1948	46.0% 3,864	53.3% 4,479	0.7% 55
1944	48.3% 4,114	51.2% 4,367	0.5% 46
1940	45.5% 4,915	53.7% 5,804	0.8% 81
1936	39.8% 4,165	59.8% 6,260	0.3% 36
1932	31.5% 2,859	67.8% 6,157	0.8% 69
1928	44.5% 3,352	55.1% 4,149	0.4% 29
1924	39.2% 2,579	57.4% 3,783	3.4% 224
1920	45.6% 3,119	53.5% 3,660	1.0% 68
1916	37.1% 3,135	61.2% 5,171	1.7% 141
1912	10.4% 458	60.4% 2,648	29.2% 1,281
1908	37.4% 1,695	59.4% 2,690	3.2% 144
1904	39.5% 1,537	50.6% 1,967	9.9% 383
1900	36.5% 1,695	62.4% 2,900	1.1% 50
1896	37.7% 1,842	61.3% 2,998	1.1% 52
1892	34.0% 1,427	63.4% 2,663	2.7% 112

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