Union County, North Carolina

Union County, North Carolina
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Location in the state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location in the U.S.
Founded	1842
Seat	Monroe
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	640 sq mi (1,658 km²) 637 sq mi (1,650 km²) 2 sq mi (5 km²), 0.35%
Population  - (2010)  - Density	208,292 303/sq mi (117/km²)
Website	www.co.union.nc.us

Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 208,292,^[1] a 62.8% increase from its 2000 census population of 123,677. Its county seat is Monroe.^[2]

History

Old Union County Courthouse

The county was formed in 1842 from parts of Anson County and Mecklenburg County. Its name was a compromise between Whigs, who wanted to name the new county for Henry Clay, and Democrats, who wanted to name it for Andrew Jackson. The Helms's, Starnes's, McRorie's, and Belk's took a major part in the Monroe and Charlotte, North Carolina. Most of these families came from Goose Creek Township.

Law and government

Union County is a member of the regional Centralina Council of Governments.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 640 square miles (1,700 km²), of which, 637 square miles (1,650 km²) of it is land and 2 square miles (5.2 km²) of it (0.35%) is water.

Townships

The county is divided into nine townships: Goose Creek, Jackson, Marshville, Monroe, New Salem, Vance , Buford , Lanes Creek, and Sandy Ridge, Indian trail.

Adjacent counties

• Cabarrus County, North Carolina - north
• Stanly County, North Carolina - north-northeast
• Anson County, North Carolina - east
• Chesterfield County, South Carolina - south-southeast
• Lancaster County, South Carolina - southwest
• Mecklenburg County, North Carolina - northwest

	Mecklenburg County	Cabarrus County	Stanly County
			Anson County
		Union County, North Carolina
	Lancaster County, South Carolina		Chesterfield County, South Carolina

Demographics

As of the census^[3] of 2000, there were 123,677 people, 43,390 households, and 34,278 families residing in the county. The population density was 194 people per square mile (75/km²). There were 45,695 housing units at an average density of 72 per square mile (28/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 82.83% White, 12.52% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.64% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 6.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 43,390 households out of which 39.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.30% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.00% were non-families. 17.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the county the population was spread out with 28.10% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 33.20% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 9.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $50,638, and the median income for a family was $56,197. Males had a median income of $37,125 versus $26,577 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,978. About 5.80% of families and 8.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.60% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

Map of Union County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

• Fairview (town)
• Hemby Bridge
• Indian Trail
• Lake Park
• Marshville
• Marvin
• Mineral Springs
• Monroe (County Seat & Largest City)
• Stallings
• Unionville
• Waxhaw
• Weddington
• Wesley Chapel
• Wingate

Annual events

• Brooklandwood in the Union County town of Mineral Springs is the site of the Queens Cup Steeplechase, one of steeplechase horse racing's major annual events. The program consists of several races, and is held the last Saturday of April. The schedule of events also features a Jack Russell Terrier judging contest. Over 10,000 people descend on Mineral Springs from all parts of the country to take part in this day long event of races and other activities.

• The Union County town of Marshville is the site of the Boll Weevil Festival, an annual street fair and carnival that takes place every fall.

Education

• South Piedmont Community College [1]

• Central Academy of Technology and Arts [2]

• Cuthbertson High School [3]

• Forest Hills High School [4]

• Marvin Ridge High School [5]

• Monroe High School [6]

• Parkwood High School [7]

• Piedmont High School [8]

• Porter Ridge High School [9]

• Sun Valley High School [10]

• Union County Early College [11]

• Weddington High School [12]

• Wingate University [13]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, North Carolina

References

External links

• Union County Partnership for Progress - Economic Development Agency
• Union County NC Social Networking Site
• Union County government official website
• Official website of Monroe Economic Development (Union County)
• Queens Cup Steeplechase (official site)
• county high school site)

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v d e Municipalities and communities of Union County, North Carolina, United States County seat: Monroe City Monroe Towns Fairview Hemby Bridge Indian Trail Marshville Mineral Springs Mint Hill‡ Stallings‡ Unionville Waxhaw Weddington‡ Wingate Villages Lake Park Marvin Wesley Chapel CDP Jaars Unincorporated community Dogwood Acres Jackson New Salem Olive Branch Roughedge Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 34°59′N 80°32′W / 34.99°N 80.53°W / 34.99; -80.53