Editing Union, Ohio

{{Distinguish|Union County, Ohio|Union City, Ohio}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name            = Union, Ohio
|settlement_type          = [[City]]
|nickname                 = 
|motto                    = 
|website                  = http://www.unionoh.org/
|image_skyline            = Union, Ohio Municipal Building.jpg
|image_caption            = Union Municipal Building
|imagesize                = 
|image_flag               = 
|image_seal               = UnionOhioSeal.jpg
|image_map                = Montgomery County Ohio incorporated and unincorporated areas Union highlighted.svg
|mapsize                  = 260px
|map_caption              = Location in [[Montgomery County, Ohio|Montgomery County]] and the state of [[Ohio]].
|subdivision_type         = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Ohio|Counties]]
|subdivision_name         = United States
|subdivision_name1        = [[Ohio]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Montgomery County, Ohio|Montgomery]], [[Miami County, Ohio|Miami]]
|established_title        = Founded
|established_date         = 1806
|established_title2       = Named
|established_date2        = "Union" in 1816<ref name="union.oh.us">{{cite web |url=http://www.union.oh.us/hist.html |title=City History |access-date=2006-11-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070720142117/http://www.union.oh.us/hist.html |archive-date=2007-07-20 }} City history.  Retrieved 16 November 2006.</ref>
|established_title3       = Incorporated
|established_date3        = 1982 (as city)<ref name="union.oh.us"/>
|government_type          = 
|leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name              = Michael O'Callaghan<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tcnewsnet.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=230&ArticleID=142476&TM=238 |title=Union's new mayor sees fiscal responsibility as biggest issue |access-date=2006-12-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716194612/http://www.tcnewsnet.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=230&ArticleID=142476&TM=238 |archive-date=2011-07-16 }} Union's New Mayor.  Retrieved December 14, 2006</ref>
|population_footnotes     = 
|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States Census|2020]]
|population_est           = 
|pop_est_as_of            = 
|population_total         = 6859
|population_metro         = 
|population_density_sq_mi = 826.39
|population_density_km2   = 319.06
|timezone                 = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|EST]]
|utc_offset               = -5
|timezone_DST             = [[Eastern Daylight Time|EDT]]
|utc_offset_DST           = -4
|elevation_ft             = 817
|elevation_footnotes      = <ref name=gnis/>
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|unit_pref                = Imperial
|area_footnotes           = <ref name="TigerWebMapServer">{{cite web|title=ArcGIS REST Services Directory|url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=September 20, 2022}}</ref>
|area_magnitude           = 
|area_total_sq_mi         = 8.38
|area_land_sq_mi          = 8.30
|area_water_sq_mi         = 0.08
|area_total_km2           = 21.69
|area_land_km2            = 21.50
|area_water_km2           = 0.20
|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code              = 45322 and 45377
|area_code                = [[Area codes 937 and 326|937, 326]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 39-78470<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info              = 2397084<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2397084}}</ref>
|footnotes                = 
}}
'''Union''' is a city in [[Montgomery County, Ohio|Montgomery]] and [[Miami County, Ohio|Miami]] Counties in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]]. The population was 6,859 at the time of the [[United States Census 2020|2020 census]]. It is part of the [[Dayton, Ohio|Dayton]] [[Greater Dayton|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.602|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|8.522|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.08|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-06|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref> The Stillwater River runs on its east side.

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

===Transportation===
One major state highway, [[Ohio State Route 48|State Route 48]], runs through Union. In Union, State Route 48 is known as Main Street. Union is 4 miles north of [[Interstate 70]].

==Government==
Union is a charter city and has a mayor/council/manager form of government. The current mayor is Michael O'Callaghan,<ref>http://www.daytondailynews.com/r/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/11/08/ddn110807union{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Form of Government.  Retrieved 14 December 2006.</ref> and John P. Applegate is Union's city manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.union.oh.us/genad.html |title=Welcome |access-date=2006-11-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060707040550/http://union.oh.us/genad.html |archive-date=2006-07-07 }} WELCOME.  Retrieved 16 November 2006.</ref>

==Demographics==

{{US Census population
|1880= 224
|1930= 263
|1940= 280
|1950= 370
|1960= 1072
|1970= 3654
|1980= 5219
|1990= 5501
|2000= 5574
|2010= 6419
|2020= 6859
|estyear=2021
|estimate=6852
|estref=
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR2" /><ref name=Census1930>{{cite web|title=Population: Ohio|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch08.pdf|work=1930 US Census|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=28 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census1960">{{cite web|title=Number of Inhabitants: Ohio|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1960/population-volume-1/37749282v1p37_ch02.pdf|date=1960|work=18th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="Census1990">{{cite web|title=Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-37.pdf|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=22 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/unioncityohio,US/PST045221|title=Union city, Ohio|website=census.gov|accessdate=July 6, 2022}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 6,419 people, 2,554 households, and 1,811 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|910.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,721 housing units at an average density of {{convert|386.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 5,574 people, 2,080 households, and 1,609 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,302.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,167 housing units at an average density of {{convert|506.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.88% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.91% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.36% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.36% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.33% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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 in Montgomery County west of the Stillwater River are served by the [[Northmont City School District, Montgomery County, Ohio|Northmont City School District]].<ref name=MontgomeryCoSDMap2020>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st39_oh/schooldistrict_maps/c39113_montgomery/DC20SD_C39113.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Montgomery County, OH|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-10-31}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st39_oh/schooldistrict_maps/c39113_montgomery/DC20SD_C39113_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
The schools that Union children attend include:
* [[Northmont High School]]
* Northmont Middle School
* Union Elementary
East of the Stillwater River, in Montgomery County,<ref name=MontgomeryCoSDMap2020/> students attend [[Vandalia-Butler City School District]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.union.oh.us/school.html |title=Local Schools |access-date=2006-11-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070720142043/http://www.union.oh.us/school.html |archive-date=2007-07-20 }} Local Schools.  Retrieved 16 November 2006.</ref>

Portions in Miami County in [[Milton-Union Exempted Village School District]].<!--UNI 04551--><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st39_oh/schooldistrict_maps/c39109_miami/DC20SD_C39109.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Miami County, OH|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-10-31}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st39_oh/schooldistrict_maps/c39109_miami/DC20SD_C39109_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> The comprehensive high school of that district is [[Milton-Union High School]].

== Notable people ==

* [[Bernie Babcock]], author
* [[Wilma Leona Jackson]], third director of the [[United States Navy Nurse Corps]]
* [[John McDougal]], politician in [[California]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{Sister project links|auto=y}}
* [http://www.ci.union.oh.us/ Official site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121225133506/http://www.ci.union.oh.us/ |date=2012-12-25 }}

{{Miami County, Ohio}}
{{Montgomery County, Ohio}}

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[[Category:Cities in Miami County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Cities in Montgomery County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1806]]
[[Category:1806 establishments in Ohio]]
[[Category:Cities in Ohio]]