Union, Ohio
Encyclopedia
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. It is part of the Dayton
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²).The Stillwater River runs on its east side.
, runs north and south through Union. In Union, State Route 48 is known as Main Street.
Other notable streets in Union include Martindale Road, Sweet Potato Ridge Road, and Phillipsburg-Union Road.
, the county seat of Adams County
, actually lies about 88 miles southeast of Union.
-The popular YouTube
show and WB
pilot "Nobody's Watching
" stars two characters who are natives of Union.
On November 18, 2006 Mayor Robert Packard died after collapsing while performing a wedding at city hall. Due to the city's charter the Vice-mayor (Larry Beyer) became the new mayor of Union.
of 2000, there were 5,574 people, 2,080 households, and 1,609 families residing 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.
of Montgomery County. The schools that Union children attend include:
East of the Stillwater River, students attend Vandalia-Butler City School District.
Montgomery County, Ohio
Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 535,153 in the 2010 Census. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada. The county seat is Dayton...
and Miami
Miami County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile . There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile...
Counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. The population was 6,419 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Greater Dayton
The Dayton metropolitan area is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state of Ohio, behind the largest, Greater Cincinnati, Greater Cleveland, and Greater Columbus.-Definitions:...
.
Geography
Union is located at 39°54′1"N 84°18′49"W (39.900154, -84.313494).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²).The Stillwater River runs on its east side.
Transportation
One major state highway, State Route 48Ohio State Route 48
State Route 48 is a north–south highway in Ohio that runs from SR 132 near Goshen to SR 66 near Houston, passing through Dayton.In the early 20th century, SR 48 was assigned to completely unrelated routes within the state...
, runs north and south through Union. In Union, State Route 48 is known as Main Street.
Other notable streets in Union include Martindale Road, Sweet Potato Ridge Road, and Phillipsburg-Union Road.
Trivia
The city of West Union, OhioWest Union, Ohio
West Union is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,903 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Adams County....
, the county seat of Adams County
Adams County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 27,330 people, 10,501 households, and 7,613 families residing in the county. The population density was 47 people per square mile . There were 11,822 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
, actually lies about 88 miles southeast of Union.
-The popular YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
show and WB
The WB Television Network
The WB Television Network is a former television network in the United States that was launched on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Tribune Broadcasting. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros...
pilot "Nobody's Watching
Nobody's Watching
Nobody's Watching is a television program that was never aired. It originated with and was written by Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence, as well as Neil Goldman and Garrett Donovan, writers for Scrubs and Family Guy.- Program history :...
" stars two characters who are natives of Union.
Government
Union has a mayor/council/manager form of government. The current mayor is Patricia Goudy, and John P. Applegate is Union's City Manager.On November 18, 2006 Mayor Robert Packard died after collapsing while performing a wedding at city hall. Due to the city's charter the Vice-mayor (Larry Beyer) became the new mayor of Union.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 5,574 people, 2,080 households, and 1,609 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
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
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 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
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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 DistrictNorthmont City School District, Montgomery County, Ohio
The Northmont City School District is a school district in the U.S. state of Ohio. It serves Clayton, Englewood, Phillipsburg, and Union. Some 5,700 students are enrolled in schools in the district.-Schools:*Northmont High School*Northmont Middle School...
of Montgomery County. The schools that Union children attend include:
- Northmont High SchoolNorthmont High SchoolNorthmont High School is part of Northmont City Schools. The school is located in Clayton, Ohio, and serves approximately 2000 students from the communities of northern Montgomery County, including Clayton, Englewood, Phillipsburg, and Union...
- Northmont Middle School
- O. R. Edgington Elementary
- Union Elementary
East of the Stillwater River, students attend Vandalia-Butler City School District.