ZIP Code 29379

The city of Union is the county seat of Union County, South Carolina, United States. It is the principal city of the Union Micropolitan Statistical Area (population 28,961 according to 2010 Census), which includes all of Union. The city's population grew the fastest between 1762 and the start of the Revolutionary War. The population density was 1,105.0 people per square mile (426.5/km²). There were 4,240 housing units at an average density of 532.9 per square miles (205.7/ km²) The median income for a household in the city was $26,110, and the median income. for a family was $29,071 versus $19,966 for females. About 17.6% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.1% of those under age 18 and 15.3% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was. 2.91. It was one of the first towns settled in the area and was untouched during the Civil War because the Broad River flooded and turned Shermans troops away from the town. When it was first founded, the city of. Union was known as Unionville; later the name was shortened to Unionville. The county's first white settlers came from Virginia in 1749. It has been renamed Union High School to Union. High School.

History

The county's first white settlers came from Virginia in 1749. Union County's population grew the fastest between 1762 and the start of the Revolutionary War. Union was one of the first towns settled in the area and was untouched during the Civil War because the Broad River flooded and turned Shermans troops away from the town. The city of Union and Union County received their names from the old Union Church that stood a short distance from the Monarch Mill. When it was first founded, the city was known as Unionville; later the name was shortened to Union. The county's name was changed from Union to Union County in 1762 when the town was founded. The town's name changed again to Union in 1770 when it was founded again. The name Union is still used today to refer to the city of the same name, but with a different meaning, such as the town of Union, Virginia, and the county of Union County, West Virginia, respectively, in the U.S. and the city's name of Unionville, North Carolina, as well as the state of Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina. The state of North Carolina is known as North Carolina; the state's name is also known as South Carolina; and the state is known for its history of being part of the United States. The U.K. was the first state to become part of Virginia; it was established in 1759. The first town to be established in the state was Union, North Caroline; it became the county in 1763.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.0 square miles (21 km²), all of it land. The city is located on the Mississippi River, which runs through the center of the city. It is the only city in the state to have a population of more than 1,000 people. The population of the town was 1,071 at the 2010 census, down from 1,084 at the 2000 census. The town has a history dating back to the 18th century, when it was first settled. It was named after the town of the same name, where it was founded in 1805. The current mayor is  William "Bill" Smith, who was born in the town in 1807. The area is known for its coal mining history, which began in the late 19th century. It has also been known as the site of the Battle of the Bulge, which took place in the early 20th century and is located in the city's eastern part. It also has a long history of civil rights activism, which started in the 1930s and has led to the creation of the state's first city hall, which was named in honor of William Smith, a former mayor. In the 1940s and 1950s, it was also known as "The City of the Stars" for its role in the First World War-era Battle of St. Louis. The name was given to the city by its residents, who were inspired by the town's history.

Demographics

As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 8,174 people, 3,452 households, and 2,063 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 56.48% White, 42.12% African American, 0.24% Native American,0.38% Asian and 0.01% Pacific Islander. The city's population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median income for a household in theCity was $26,110, and the median income. for a family was $34,714. The per capita income for the City was $16,175. About 17.6%. of families and 20,8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.1%. of those under age 18 and 15.3. of those age 65 or over. The population of the City in 2000 was 8,793, with 4,240 housing units at an average density of 532.9 per square mile (205.7/km²). The city had a population of 8,000 as of the census of 2000, with 3,791 households. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was2.91. For every 100 females, there are 79.5 males.

Arts and Culture

Sites in Union listed on the National Register of Historic Places webpage for Union County include: Union County Jail, Union County Courthouse, and Union County Hall. Union County is home to the Union County Museum of Art and History. The Union County Historical Museum is located in the town of Union and is open to the public. The town is also home to Union County High School, which was founded in 1876. The county's oldest building dates back to the 17th century and is located on the site of a former courthouse. It is now a museum of art and culture, and was built in the early 19th century. It was named after the town's founder, William Union, who was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1881 to 1883. The site is now known as Union County History Museum. The museum's collection includes works by 19th-century artists and sculptors. It also includes a collection of 19th Century architecture and other works of art from Union County. The U.N. listed the site as part of its historic district of Union County, which is now called Union County Historic Sites. It has been listed in the National Park Service for more than 100 years. It's also listed on a number of other historic sites in the state, including Union County and the city of Union, including the county seat, Union City, and the county's historic courthouse, which were built in 1881 and 1882. The state's first post-secondary school, Union College, opened in 1883, was also in Union.

Education

Union has a public library, the Union County Carnegie Library. It was named 2009's Best Small Library in America by Library Journal. The city is also home to the University of South Carolina Union (USC Union), a satellite campus of the university. USC Union was founded in 1965 and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Union County Schools operates public schools. For some time, the county had three high schools, Union Comprehensive High, Jonesville High, and Lockhart High. As of a council ruling, the three high school have been consolidated. Jonesville andLockhart High School were closed, and the students were reassigned to Union High School, which has been renamed Union County High School. The school is located in the town of Union, South Carolina. It is located on the banks of the Little Wando River, which flows into the Little Pungo River. The town has a population of about 2,000. It has one of the highest percentages of African-American residents in the state. It also has the highest percentage of Hispanic residents, with 2.7% of the population. The county has a high rate of literacy, with 1.8% out of 4,000 students. The highest rate of illiteracy is 1.7%. The city has a low rate of poverty, with 3.4% of residents out of a total population of 2,500. The lowest rate of unemployment is 2.3%. The county's lowest rate is 3.2%.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Union, Union County, South Carolina = 72.2. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 35. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 99. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Union = 4.8 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 21,101 individuals with a median age of 43 age the population dropped by -11.39% in Union, Union County, South Carolina population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,024.44 residents per square mile of area (395.54/km²). There are average 2.17 people per household in the 3,514 households with an average household income of $29,379 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 20.60% of the available work force and has dropped -6.11% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 7.18%. The number of physicians in Union per 100,000 population = 83.2.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Union = 47.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 2.4 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 101. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 224. 91 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 27.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 33, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Union, Union County, South Carolina which are owned by the occupant = 53.32%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 46 years with median home cost = $74,840 and home appreciation of -2.22%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $5.30 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,593 per student. There are 10.3 students for each teacher in the school, 359 students for each Librarian and 445 students for each Counselor. 4.58% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 8.35% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 5.98% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).