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Union, Missouri

Union, Missouri
City of Union
Motto(s): 
Treasuring Our Past, Building For Our Future.[1]
Location of Union, Missouri
Location of Union, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°26′59″N 91°01′04″W / 38.44972°N 91.01778°W / 38.44972; -91.01778[2]
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyFranklin
Founded1826
Designated
(as the county seat)
1827
Named forThe ideal of political unity.
Government
 • MayorBryan Bays
 • City ClerkTrevor Landrum
 • City AdministratorAndrew Guerra
Area
 • Total9.03 sq mi (23.38 km2)
 • Land9.03 sq mi (23.38 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total12,348
 • Density1,368.20/sq mi (528.25/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63084
Area code636
FIPS code29-74626[7]
GNIS feature ID2397086[2]
U.S. RoutesU.S. Route 50 in Missouri
State highways
Websitehttp://www.unionmissouri.gov/

Union is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States.[8] It is located on the Bourbeuse River, 50 miles (80 km) southwest of St. Louis. The population was 12,348 at the 2020 census.

History

Union was founded in 1826 and designated as the county seat in 1827.[9] The city is named for the ideal of political unity.[10][11] A post office called Union has been in operation since 1827.[12]

Early German settlers established themselves in and around Franklin County, including what would later be known as Union. German architecture, culture, and especially surnames are still prevalent around Union and surrounding areas.[11] Depending on the definition, the city is within or near a region known as the Missouri Rhineland.

Geography

The city is located on the northwest side of the Bourbeuse River. US Route 50 passes through the city and I-44 is approximately five miles to the east. Washington, on the Missouri River, is seven miles to the north on Missouri Route 47.[13]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.16 square miles (23.72 km2), all land.[14]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880402
189061051.7%
190074422.0%
191093425.5%
19201,60571.8%
19302,14333.5%
19402,125−0.8%
19502,91737.3%
19603,93735.0%
19705,18331.6%
19805,5066.2%
19905,9097.3%
20007,75731.3%
201010,20431.5%
202012,34821.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census[16] counted 12,348 people, 4,686 households, and 3,023 families in Union. The population density was 1,367.4 per square mile (528.1/km2). There were 5,035 housing units at an average density of 557.6 per square mile (215.4/km2). The racial makeup was 89.66% (11,071) white, 1.51% (187) black or African-American, 0.42% (52) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.57% (70) Asian, 0.04% (5) Pacific Islander, 0.91% (112) from other races, and 6.89% (851) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.2% (263) of the population.

Of the 4,686 households, 31.7% had children under the age of 18; 41.4% were married couples living together; 34.7% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 28.3% consisted of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.

25.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey[17] estimates show that the median household income was $54,585 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,873) and the median family income was $63,345 (+/- $8,741). Males had a median income of $36,124 (+/- $2,199) versus $31,443 (+/- $5,041) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,505 (+/- $2,581). Approximately, 7.8% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under the age of 18 and 9.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census[18] of 2010, there were 10,204 people, 3,902 households, and 2,612 families living in the city. The population density was 1,114.0 inhabitants per square mile (430.1/km2). There were 4,226 housing units at an average density of 461.4 per square mile (178.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 1.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 3,902 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[7] there were 7,757 people, 2,940 households, and 2,002 families living in the city. The population density was 959.9 inhabitants per square mile (370.6/km2). There were 3,133 housing units at an average density of 387.7 per square mile (149.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.44% White, 1.43% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 2,940 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,596, and the median income for a family was $44,474. Males had a median income of $31,852 versus $22,924 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,885. About 4.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The City of Union is a 4th Class City with a City Administrator form of government. The elected, policy-making body of the City consists of a Mayor and an eight-member Board of Aldermen. Union is divided into four wards and each ward has two aldermanic representatives. Municipal elections are held on the first Tuesday of April every year.

The City Administrator, Jonathan Zimmermann, is appointed by the Board of Aldermen and is the full-time Administrative Officer of the City responsible for overseeing all daily operations and the municipal staff. The current Mayor of Union is Mayor Robert L Schmuke. The city is divided into four wards. Two Aldermen are elected from each ward and sit on the Board of Aldermen.

Mayoral Election Results 2019 (4 Year Term)
Candidate Votes Percentage Party Profession
Rod Tappe 615 47.9% Non-Partisan Retired Police Officer
Mike Livengood (Incumbent) 371 28.9% Non-Partisan Business Owner/Mechanic
Lucas Johnson 295 23.0% Non-Partisan Business Owner/Financial Advisor
Current City Elected Officials
Mayor Robert L. Schmuke
Ward 1 Amanda Sullivan

Brian Pickard

Ward 2 Russell Rost

Barb Laberer

Ward 3 Jacob Doepke

Dennis Soetebier

Ward 4 Heather Epple

Tom Strubberg

Transportation

Rail

Missouri Eastern Railroad, a division of Jaguar Transport, provides regular freight rail service to industrial customers located in Union. MER operates the far eastern segment of the former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway's St. Louis to Kansas City main line that was constructed in 1870.[19] The active portion of the former CRI&P line runs from the north side of St. Louis, where it connects with the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis and Union Pacific Railroad, and now terminates in Union, Missouri.[20]

Roads

Union is located on the junction of US Route 50 and Route 47. I-44 runs east and south of Union. Proposal for a expressway to bypass the junction of US 50 and Route 47 was cancelled due to complications.[21] There is another proposal to make US 50 from Union to I-44 four lanes and eventually through the rest of Franklin County.[22]

Education

The only public secondary school is Union High School (The UHS Wildcats), which enrolls ninth through twelfth grades.[23] There is one public middle school (The UMS Wildcats) serving sixth through eighth grades,[24] and two public elementary schools (Central Elementary and Prairie Dell Elementary, also the Wildcats) with both serving kindergarten through fifth grades.[25][26] Union also has one private Catholic school, Immaculate Conception (Serving Pre-K to eighth grade).

Union is home to East Central College, which offers two-year degrees and certificates. Central Methodist University has an extension on the ECC campus. Union is also home to an extension of Missouri Baptist University.

Union has a public library, a branch of the Scenic Regional Library System.[27]

Economy

The Missouri Meerschaum company, founded in 1869 is the first and oldest manufacturer of corn-cob pipes. With the introduction of the railroad in the late 1800s, Union saw an increase in population which in turn, increased the need for job opportunities. In 1907, The National Cob Pipe Works was opened to help fulfill the need for jobs in the area. In less than 10 years, it became one of the largest corn cob pipe manufacturers in the world, producing at least five million cob pipes a year.[11] By 1925, there were almost a dozen corn cob pipes spread across Franklin County. The only surviving corn cob pipe factory left is the original Missouri Meerschaum Company located in Washington, Missouri.[28]

Presently, there are over 300 businesses in Union, including the presence of manufacturers such as the Esselte Pendaflex Corporation and Silgan Plastic Containers.[11]

Notable people

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Union, Missouri
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  8. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  9. ^ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 167.
  10. ^ "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  14. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  15. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  16. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
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  18. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  19. ^ "Central Midland Railway CMR". Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  20. ^ "Where We Go". Progressive Rail Inc. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
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  23. ^ "Office Personnel". uhs-urxi-mo.schoolloop.com. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  24. ^ "Staff Directory". ums-urxi-mo.schoolloop.com. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  25. ^ "Central Elementary: Classrooms Home". ce-urxi-mo.schoolloop.com. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
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  30. ^ "Major General William L. Nicholson III". U.S. Air Force, U.S. Department of Defense. April 1980. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
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