Union County, North Carolina
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| Union County, North Carolina | |
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 Location in the state of North Carolina |
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 North Carolina's location in the USA |
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| Founded | 1842 |
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| Seat | Monroe |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,657 km² (640 mi²) 1,651 km² (637 mi²) 6 km² (2 mi²), 0.35% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
123,677 75/km² |
| Website: www.co.union.nc.us | |
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 123,677. Its county seat is Monroe6.
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[edit] History
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.
[edit] Law and government
Union County is a member of the regional Centralina Council of Governments.
[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,657 km² (640 mi²). 1,651 km² (637 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.35%) is water.
[edit] Townships
The county is divided into ten townships: Goose Creek, Indian Trail, Jackson, Lake Park, Marshville, Monroe, New Salem, Stallings, Waxhaw, and Weddington.
[edit] 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
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 123,677 people, 43,390 households, and 34,278 families residing in the county. The population density was 75/km² (194/mi²). There were 45,695 housing units at an average density of 28/km² (72/mi²). 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.
[edit] Cities and towns
- Hemby Bridge
- Indian Trail
- JAARS
- Lake Park
- Marshville
- Marvin
- Mineral Springs
- Monroe (County Seat & Largest City)
- Stallings
- Unionville
- Waxhaw
- Weddington
- Wesley Chapel
- Wingate
[edit] Annual events in Union County
- 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. 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.
[edit] External links
- Union County government official website
- Official website of Monroe Economic Development (Union County)
- Queens Cup Steeplechase (official site)
