Union County, North Carolina
Union County | |
|---|---|
 Union County Courthouse in Monroe | |
 Flag  Logo | |
| Motto: "Plant your future." | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°59′31″N 80°31′50″W / 34.99182°N 80.530426°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1842 |
| Named for | Compromise name that both Democrats and Whigs agreed on[1] |
| Seat | Monroe |
| Largest community | Indian Trail |
| Area | |
| • Total | 639.65 sq mi (1,656.7 km2) |
| • Land | 632.74 sq mi (1,638.8 km2) |
| • Water | 6.91 sq mi (17.9 km2) 1.08% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 238,267 |
| • Density | 376.56/sq mi (145.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 8th |
| Website | www |
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 238,267.[2] Its county seat is Monroe.[3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Powell, William S. (January 1, 2006). "Union County". NCpedia. University of North Carolina Press. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Union County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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