Union County, Pennsylvania

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Union County
County
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Old Union County Courthouse in New Berlin
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Logo
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Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°58′N77°04′W / 40.96°N 77.06°W / 40.96; -77.06
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Pennsylvania.svg Pennsylvania
FoundedMarch 22, 1813
Seat Lewisburg
Largest boroughLewisburg
Area
 • Total
318 sq mi (820 km2)
 • Land316 sq mi (820 km2)
 • Water1.8 sq mi (5 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
42,681 Decrease2.svg
 • Density142/sq mi (55/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 15th
Website unionco.org

Union County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,681. [1] Its county seat is Lewisburg. [2] The county was created on March 22, 1813, from part of Northumberland County. Its name is an allusion to the federal Union. Mifflinburg was established by legislation as the first county seat until it was moved to New Berlin in 1815. Lewisburg became county seat in 1855 and has remained so since. Union County comprises the Lewisburg, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Bloomsburg-Berwick-Sunbury, PA Combined Statistical Area. The county is part of the Central Pennsylvania region of the state. [a]

Contents

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 318 square miles (820 km2), of which 316 square miles (820 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2) (0.6%) is water. [3] It is the fourth-smallest county in Pennsylvania by area. Union has a humid continental climate (Dfa/Dfb) and average temperatures in Lewisburg range from 27.2 °F in January to 72.7 °F in July, while in Hartleton they range from 26.4 °F in January to 72.1 °F in July. [4] Union County is one of the 423 counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission, [5] and it is identified as part of the "Midlands" by Colin Woodard in his book American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America . [6]

Adjacent counties

State protected areas

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820 18,619—
1830 20,79511.7%
1840 22,7879.6%
1850 26,08314.5%
1860 14,145−45.8%
1870 15,56510.0%
1880 16,9058.6%
1890 17,8205.4%
1900 17,592−1.3%
1910 16,249−7.6%
1920 15,850−2.5%
1930 17,46810.2%
1940 20,24715.9%
1950 23,15014.3%
1960 25,64610.8%
1970 28,60311.5%
1980 32,87014.9%
1990 36,17610.1%
2000 41,62415.1%
2010 44,9478.0%
2020 42,681−5.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790–1960 [8] 1900–1990 [9]
1990–2000 [10] 2010–2017 [11] 2010-2020 [12]

As of the census [13] of 2000, there were 41,624 people, 13,178 households, and 9,211 families residing in the county. The population density was 131 people per square mile (51 people/km2). There were 14,684 housing units at an average density of 46 units per square mile (18/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.08% White, 6.91% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 3.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 41.2% were of German, 13.9% American, 6.5% Irish, 5.9% English and 5.3% Italian ancestry. 90.4% spoke English, 3.7% Spanish, 2.0% Pennsylvania Dutch and 1.2% German as their first language.

There were 13,178 households, out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.90% were married couples living together, 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.80% 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 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 20.10% under the age of 18, 13.90% from 18 to 24, 30.90% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 123.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.50 males.

2020 census

Union County Racial Composition [14]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)36,05084.46%
Black or African American (NH)2,4595.76%
Native American (NH)730.2%
Asian (NH)8142%
Pacific Islander (NH)80.02%
Other/Mixed (NH)1,2683%
Hispanic or Latino 2,0004.7%

Micropolitan Statistical Area

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Map of the Bloomsburg–Berwick–Sunbury, PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA), composed of the following parts:
  Sunbury, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA)

The United States Office of Management and Budget [15] has designated Union County as the Lewisburg, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA). As of the 2010 census [16] the micropolitan area ranked 12th most populous in the State of Pennsylvania and the 263rd most populous in the United States with a population of 44,947. Union County is also a part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick–Sunbury, PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA), which combines the populations of Union County, as well as Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and Snyder Counties in Pennsylvania. The Combined Statistical Area ranked 8th in the State of Pennsylvania and 115th most populous in the United States with a population of 264,739.

Government

County commissioners

State government

Federal level

Politics

United States presidential election results for Union County, Pennsylvania [17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 12,96961.01%8,01537.71%2731.28%
2020 12,35661.19%7,47537.02%3611.79%
2016 10,62260.02%6,18034.92%8945.05%
2012 9,89660.57%6,10937.39%3322.03%
2008 9,85956.42%7,33341.96%2831.62%
2004 10,33464.09%5,70035.35%890.55%
2000 8,52364.69%4,20931.95%4433.36%
1996 6,57056.04%3,65831.20%1,49612.76%
1992 6,36251.87%3,62329.54%2,28018.59%
1988 7,91271.05%3,16328.40%610.55%
1984 7,79273.66%2,74725.97%400.38%
1980 6,79866.28%2,68726.20%7717.52%
1976 6,30963.71%3,40534.39%1881.90%
1972 6,90573.57%2,27824.27%2022.15%
1968 6,42269.69%2,17823.64%6156.67%
1964 4,94453.65%4,26246.25%100.11%
1960 7,46678.82%1,99321.04%130.14%
1956 6,62078.08%1,84421.75%140.17%
1952 6,55880.16%1,61019.68%130.16%
1948 5,05876.79%1,44221.89%871.32%
1944 5,58576.19%1,70423.25%410.56%
1940 5,61271.43%2,22028.26%250.32%
1936 5,58964.97%2,94634.25%670.78%
1932 3,53461.63%1,94833.97%2524.39%
1928 5,70887.45%76511.72%540.83%
1924 3,70771.59%1,20923.35%2625.06%
1920 3,30571.38%1,15524.95%1703.67%
1916 1,90258.06%1,27238.83%1023.11%
1912 47013.56%1,12632.50%1,86953.94%
1908 2,54766.89%1,15430.30%1072.81%
1904 2,54869.26%1,03428.11%972.64%
1900 2,81065.82%1,35931.83%1002.34%
1896 2,58565.63%1,18630.11%1684.27%
1892 2,30858.02%1,56939.44%1012.54%
1888 2,44859.85%1,58238.68%601.47%
United States Senate election results for Union County, Pennsylvania1 [18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 12,74760.49%7,87237.36%4532.15%

Andrew Jackson was the last Democratic Party candidate to win the county, in 1832. The county has been solidly Republican in Presidential elections since John C. Frémont's win against James Buchanan in 1856. The only exception was William Howard Taft's loss to Theodore Roosevelt of the Bull Moose (Progressive) Party – which had splintered from the Republican Party – in 1912. [19] The county has also voted for Republican Senators, [20] State Treasurers, [21] and State Auditors [22] for decades. Robert P. Casey is the only Democratic gubernatorial candidate to win the county in the last fifty years. [23] The county seat of Lewisburg is heavily Democratic, having given Joe Biden over 70% of its vote in 2020. However, the rest of the county is overwhelmingly Republican. [24]

Education

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Map of Union County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts

Public school districts

Vocational school

Higher education

Private schools

Communities

Map of Union County, Pennsylvania with municipal labels showing boroughs (red), townships (white), and census-designated places (blue) Map of Union County Pennsylvania With Municipal and Township Labels.png
Map of Union County, Pennsylvania with municipal labels showing boroughs (red), townships (white), and census-designated places (blue)

Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in most cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Union County:

Boroughs

Townships

Census-designated places

Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Union County. [16]

†county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2010 Census)
1† Lewisburg Borough5,792
2 Mifflinburg Borough3,540
3 Linntown CDP1,489
4 New Columbia CDP1,013
T-5 West Milton CDP900
T-5 Winfield CDP900
6 New Berlin Borough873
7 Allenwood CDP321
8 Hartleton Borough283
9 Vicksburg CDP261
10 Laurelton CDP221

See also

References

  1. ↑ Includes Centre, Lycoming, Northumberland, Columbia, Mifflin, Union, Snyder, Clinton, Juniata and Montour Counties
  1. ↑ "Census - Geography Profile: Union County, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  4. ↑ "PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University".
  5. ↑ "About the Appalachian Region". Appalachian Regional Commission. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  6. ↑ Woodard, Colin (July 30, 2018). "The Maps That Show That City vs. Country Is Not Our Political Fault Line". New York Times. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  9. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 24, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  11. ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 10, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  12. ↑ "Census 2020".
  13. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  14. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Union County, Pennsylvania".
  15. ↑ "Office of Management and Budget". White House . Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  16. 1 2 Promotions, Center for New Media and. "US Census Bureau 2010 Census". www.census.gov. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  17. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  18. ↑ "2024 Senate Election (Official Returns)". Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by county. November 5, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Presidential Elections". staffweb.wilkes.edu. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  20. ↑ "David Leip's Atlas". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  21. ↑ "David Leip's Atlas". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  22. ↑ "David Leip's Atlas". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  23. ↑ "David Leip's Atlas". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  24. ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".

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