Union County, Kentucky
Encyclopedia
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Kentucky
. It was formed in 1811. As of 2010, the population was 15,007. Its county seat
is Morganfield
.
region of Kentucky
. According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 363.43 square miles (941.3 km²), of which 345.1 square miles (893.8 km²) (or 94.96%) is land and 18.33 square miles (47.5 km²) (or 5.04%) is water.
of 2000, there were 15,637 people, 5,710 households, and 4,082 families residing in the county. The population density
was 45 /sqmi. There were 6,234 housing units at an average density of 18 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 85.04% White
, 12.89% Black
or African American
, 0.17% Native American
, 0.15% Asian
, 0.39% from other races
, and 1.37% from two or more races. 1.56% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 5,710 households out of which 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples
living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.
25.30% of the population was under the age of 18, 13.80% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,018, and the median income for a family was $43,103. Males had a median income of $30,244 versus $20,817 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,465. About 9.30% of families and 17.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.30% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over.
. The three public elementary schools in the county are located in Morganfield, Sturgis, and Uniontown. The county has one public middle school and one public high school, Union County High School
located near Morganfield, Kentucky
which is known for its wrestling program. St. Ann School, the only private school in the county, is located in Morganfield—it teaches preschool, elementary, and middle school classes.
U.S. Highway 60
KY 56
KY 109
The John T. Myers Locks and Dam
once known as Uniontown Locks and Dam is located on the Ohio River
3½ miles downstream from Uniontown
and straddles the river between Union County and Posey County Indiana
. The dam was begun in 1965 and completed in 1977. It was renamed to honor retired Indiana congressman John T. Myers
.
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 Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. It was formed in 1811. As of 2010, the population was 15,007. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Morganfield
Morganfield, Kentucky
Morganfield is a city in Union County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 3,494 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Union County...
.
Geography
Union County is part of the Western Coal FieldsWestern Coal Fields
thumb|right|Regions of Kentucky, with the Western Coal Fields shown in brownThe Western Coal Fields of Kentucky compose an area in the west-central part of the state, bounded by the Dripping Springs Escarpment. This area is bordered on three sides by the Pennyroyal Plateau and to the north by the...
region of Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 363.43 square miles (941.3 km²), of which 345.1 square miles (893.8 km²) (or 94.96%) is land and 18.33 square miles (47.5 km²) (or 5.04%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Posey County, IndianaPosey County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 27,061 people, 10,205 households, and 7,612 families residing in the county. The population density was 66 people per square mile . There were 11,076 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile...
(north, across the Ohio RiverOhio RiverThe Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
) - Henderson CountyHenderson County, KentuckyHenderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1799. As the latest census data update of 2010, the population was counted 46,250. The county seat is the City of Henderson. The county was named for Colonel Richard Henderson who originally purchased of land...
(northeast) - Webster CountyWebster County, KentuckyWebster County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Webster County was formed in 1860 from parts of the counties of Henderson, Hopkins, and Union. As of 2000, the population is 14,120. Its county seat is Dixon. The county was named for American statesman Daniel Webster...
(southeast) - Crittenden CountyCrittenden County, KentuckyCrittenden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky.It was formed in 1842. As of 2000, the population was 9,384. Its county seat is Marion. The county is named for John J. Crittenden who was Governor of Kentucky 1848-1850...
(south) - Hardin County, Illinois (west, across the Ohio River)
- Gallatin County, IllinoisGallatin County, IllinoisGallatin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,589, which is a decrease of 13.3% from 6,445 in 2000...
(northwest, across the Ohio River)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 15,637 people, 5,710 households, and 4,082 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 45 /sqmi. There were 6,234 housing units at an average density of 18 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 85.04% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 12.89% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.39% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.37% from two or more races. 1.56% of the population were Hispanic
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...
or Latino
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...
of any race.
There were 5,710 households out of which 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.
25.30% of the population was under the age of 18, 13.80% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,018, and the median income for a family was $43,103. Males had a median income of $30,244 versus $20,817 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 county was $17,465. About 9.30% of families and 17.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.30% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Sturgis, Kentucky Sturgis is a city in Union County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,030 at the 2000 census. The city was founded in 1886 and named for Samuel Sturgis, who owned the land now occupied by the city.-Geography:... Uniontown, Kentucky Uniontown is a city in Union County, Kentucky in the United States of America. The population was 1,064 at the 2000 census. The name derives from the fact that the city was formed by merging the towns of Francisburg and Locust Port. The John T... |
Waverly, Kentucky Waverly is a city in Union County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census. Founded in 1870, the city was named for founder Hugh McElroy's nephew.-Geography:Waverly is located at .... |
Schools
Public schools are managed by Union County Public SchoolsUnion County Public Schools, Kentucky
Union County Public Schools is a school district serving Union County, Kentucky. Communities served by the school district include Morganfield, Sturgis, Sullivan, Uniontown, Waverly and surrounding areas.-Elementary Schools:*Morganfield Elementary School...
. The three public elementary schools in the county are located in Morganfield, Sturgis, and Uniontown. The county has one public middle school and one public high school, Union County High School
Union County High School (Kentucky)
Union County High School is a secondary school located at 4464 US Highway 60 West just outside the city of Morganfield, Kentucky. It is part of the Union County Public Schools district located in Union County, Kentucky. The school opened in 1964 following the consolidation of Morganfield, Sturgis...
located near Morganfield, Kentucky
Morganfield, Kentucky
Morganfield is a city in Union County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 3,494 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Union County...
which is known for its wrestling program. St. Ann School, the only private school in the county, is located in Morganfield—it teaches preschool, elementary, and middle school classes.
Transportation
These are the major highway routes through Union County: U.S. Highway 60 KY 56 KY 109The John T. Myers Locks and Dam
John T. Myers Locks and Dam
The John T. Myers Locks and Dam is a United States Army Corps of Engineers facility on the Ohio River in Posey County, Indiana, and Union County, Kentucky. Formerly known as the Uniontown Locks and Dam, it was renamed by an act of Congress in 1996 as a tribute to recently retired Congressman John...
once known as Uniontown Locks and Dam is located on the Ohio River
Ohio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
3½ miles downstream from Uniontown
Uniontown
Uniontown may refer to:*Uniontown, Alabama*Uniontown, California*Uniontown, former name of Lotus, California*Uniontown, Indiana*Uniontown, Kansas*Uniontown, Kentucky*Uniontown, Maryland*Uniontown, Missouri*Uniontown, Ohio*Uniontown, Pennsylvania...
and straddles the river between Union County and Posey County Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. The dam was begun in 1965 and completed in 1977. It was renamed to honor retired Indiana congressman John T. Myers
John T. Myers (Congressman)
John Thomas Myers was a Republican Congressman from Indiana's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1967 to 1997. His son-in-law, Brian D. Kerns, represented the same district from 2001 to 2003. John T...
.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, Kentucky