Editing Union City, Indiana

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| name               = Union City, Indiana
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| image_caption      = Union City water tower and skyline
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| map_caption        = Location of Union City in Randolph County, Indiana.
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| subdivision_name2  = [[Randolph County, Indiana|Randolph]]
| subdivision_type3  = [[List of townships in Indiana|Township]]
| subdivision_name3  = [[Wayne Township, Randolph County, Indiana|Wayne]]
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| leader_title       = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name        = Chad E. Spence ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]])
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| area_land_km2      = 5.85
| area_water_km2     = 0.02
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| population_as_of   = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_est     = 3391<ref name="IndianaDemographics"/> {{decrease}}
| pop_est_as_of      = 2025
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| population_total   = 3454
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| utc_offset_DST     = -4
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| elevation_ft       = 1109
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| postal_code        = 47390
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| area_code          = [[Area code 765|765]]
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[[File:Union City, Indiana and Ohio - DPLA - 0457a22492494fb4fe20b1836b807ed9.jpg|thumb|Map from around 1890 showing property owners and details of Union City Indiana and Ohio]]

'''Union City''' is a city in [[Wayne Township, Randolph County, Indiana|Wayne Township]], [[Randolph County, Indiana|Randolph County]], [[Indiana]], United States.<ref name=gnis/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the city had a population of 3,454.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Union_City_city,_Indiana?g=160XX00US1877768 |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Union City was a stop along the [[Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad]], a forerunner of the [[Pennsylvania Railroad]] that connected [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]] to [[Chicago]] and [[St. Louis, Missouri|St. Louis]]. The [[Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway]] (also known as the "Big Four", a predecessor of the New York Central) had the east–west route connecting Indianapolis, Anderson and Muncie, Indiana with Sidney, Bellefontaine and Columbus, Ohio. It is believed by some area residents that the town got its nickname "The Hub City" because the two railroads intersected near the Ohio and Indiana state line.

[[File:Union City, Indiana.jpg|thumb|Union City, Indiana]]

==History==
Union City was [[plat]]ted in 1849, eleven years after its [[Twin cities|twin city]] of [[Union City, Ohio]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Willis|first=Wanda Lou|title=More Haunted Hoosier Trails: Folklore from Indiana's Spookiest Places|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a9Z9BAAAQBAJ&pg=PA128|date=9 October 2013|publisher=Emmis Books|isbn=978-1-57860-182-0|page=128}}</ref> A post office has been in operation at Union City, Indiana since 1852.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Randolph | title=Randolph County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | access-date=1 November 2015}}</ref>

The [[William Kerr House]], [[Raphael Kirshbaum Building]], [[Union City Commercial Historic District]], [[Union City Passenger Depot]], [[Union City Public Library]], and [[Union City School]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the 2010 census, Union City has a total area of {{convert|2.209|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|2.2|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 99.59%) is land and {{convert|0.009|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 0.41%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1877768
  |title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
  |access-date=2015-07-29
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213082741/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1877768
  |archive-date=2020-02-13
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1870= 1439
|1880= 2478
|1890= 2681
|1900= 2716
|1910= 3209
|1920= 3406
|1930= 3084
|1940= 3535
|1950= 3572
|1960= 4047
|1970= 3995
|1980= 3908
|1990= 3612
|2000= 3622
|2010= 3584
|2020= 3454
|estimate = 3391
|estyear = 2025
|estref = <ref name="IndianaDemographics">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiana-demographics.com/union-city-demographics|title=Union City Demographic Statistics|publisher=Indiana Demographics by Cubit|accessdate=January 28, 2025}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</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=2012-12-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 3,584 people, 1,477 households, and 922 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1629.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,733 housing units at an average density of {{convert|787.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 87.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 9.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 12.8% of the population.

There were 1,477 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.04.
[[File:Union City Public Library.jpg|thumb|left|The Union City Public Library is one of six sites in Union City listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Randolph County, Indiana|National Register of Historic Places]]]]

The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 3,622 people, 1,569 households, and 969 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,995.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,738 housing units at an average density of {{convert|957.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.04% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.02% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.17% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.22% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.08% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.12% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.35% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.53% of the population.

There were 1,569 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,526, and the median income for a family was $34,250. Males had a median income of $27,877 versus $17,850 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,981. About 14.5% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 31.4% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The Randolph Eastern School Corporation serves Union City through two schools: North Side Elementary School and Union City Junior Senior High School.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unioncity-in.com/discover_us/community/public_schools.php|title=Union City, IN website|access-date=2019-01-27|archive-date=2019-01-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128082847/http://www.unioncity-in.com/discover_us/community/public_schools.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> They are housed in adjoining buildings on the northwest side of the town.

The town has a lending library, the [[Union City Public Library]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.in.gov/library/files/countyindex13.pdf | title=Indiana public library directory | publisher=Indiana State Library | access-date=14 March 2018 | archive-date=18 February 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218220414/http://in.gov/library/files/countyindex13.pdf | url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Media==
UnionCityNow.com is a locally owned online media outlet that focuses on current events and news stories in the community. The site also contains discussion forums focused on Union City history and local genealogy.

KISS TV is a local-access television station run by the school corporation. It broadcasts on the local Time Warner Cable feed, as well as online.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hs.resc.k12.in.us/|title=Union City Jr-Sr High School|website=hs.resc.k12.in.us}}</ref> The school's DECA chapter also runs two school businesses: "The TeePee", a school store where students and staff can buy snacks during lunch periods, and "Apache Design", a T-shirt printing business where students record and produce orders for school functions and for organizations in the community and surrounding area.

[[WJYW]] 88.9 "Joy FM" broadcasts a [[Contemporary Christian music]] format.

[[WTGR]] 97.5 FM "Tiger Country" is licensed to neighboring [[Union City, Ohio]], with a studio in [[Greenville, Ohio|Greenville]] and a new studio to be built in [[Winchester, Indiana|Winchester]].

==Flag==
The flag of Union City was adopted on January 20, 2021, by vote of the people of Union City.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Official Site |first=Results of New Flag Vote on Union City |title=Union City IN Official Site |url=https://unioncity-in.com/flag |access-date=2022-08-11 |website=Union City IN Official Site |language=en-US}}</ref>

The design features a red background with a blue stripe, surrounding a white skinny stripe. The colors represent the [[United States]]. On the center is a big blue star on the center of the state outlines of [[Indiana]] and [[Ohio]], which represent the city's location and ties to both states.<ref name=":0" />

Mayor Chad E. Spence said in January 2021 that he supported the flag's design.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gazette |first=The News |title=Display sets new record, council approves city flag |url=https://www.winchesternewsgazette.com/news/display-sets-new-record-council-approves-city-flag/article_81093634-5a55-11eb-b35b-e39e79c0f7aa.html |access-date=2022-08-11 |website=Winchester News Gazette |language=en}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Donald R. Atkinson]], educator and writer
* [[Rick Derringer]], guitarist and founding member of [[The McCoys]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unioncitynow.com/frontpage/2015/9/9/7jzctpekkqpouf52rcstmornml9a2x |title=Rick Derringer Hometown Concert |date=September 15, 2015 |work=Union City Now |access-date=January 17, 2017 |quote=On September 12th, Rick will return to his hometown to celebrate the 2015 Union City Arts Festival |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118140513/http://www.unioncitynow.com/frontpage/2015/9/9/7jzctpekkqpouf52rcstmornml9a2x |archive-date=January 18, 2017 }}</ref>
* [[Isaac P. Gray]], 18th and 20th governor of Indiana and Minister to Mexico in the second Cleveland administration.
* [[Chris Hawkey]], country music artist, producer of the ''Power Trip Morning Show'' on KFAN Radio in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN.
* [[Earle Raymond Hedrick]], mathematician and vice president of University of California.
* [[Randy Jo Hobbs]] (1948–1993), Bassist and founding member of [[The McCoys]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JI4LHXgz7YEC&dq=%22randy+jo+hobbs%22+1993+cemetery&pg=PA221|title=Gallagher, Marriott, Derringer & Trower: Their Lives and Music|first=Dan|last=Muise|date=March 18, 2002|publisher=Hal Leonard Corporation|isbn=9780634029561 |via=Google Books}}</ref>
* [[Henry Jackson (baseball)|Henry Jackson]] (1861–1932), born in Union City, was a major-league baseball player for the Indianapolis Hoosiers in 1887.
* [[Haleloke Kahauolopua]], a Hawaiian-born singer who retired to Union City.<ref>''Buddhism, A Westerner's Compendium'', p.3 footnote, by Kirby L. Whitacre, 2007</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.unioncity-in.com/ Union City website]

{{Randolph County, Indiana}}

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[[Category:Cities in Indiana]]
[[Category:Cities in Randolph County, Indiana]]
[[Category:Twin cities]]
[[Category:Divided cities]]
[[Category:1849 establishments in Indiana]]