Union County, Iowa

The 2000 Census showed that Union County had a population of 12,272 people. This represented 0.42% of the total population of Iowa, making it the state's 65th most populous county (out of 99 counties).

From the Census estimates for 2008^<1>, Union had a population of 12,261 people.

The following table shows the recent changes in population. For the years after 2000, the population counts are estimated.

Union County had 5,657 Housing Units^<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.

The 2000 Census shows that Union County has a total area^<3> of 426 square miles [1,103 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (1.57 square miles [4.06 km²]).

Using the above population and land area values, Union County had a population density of 28.92 people per square mile [11.16 people/km²], making it the state's 48th most densely populated county (out of 99 counties).

US Census QuickFacts

The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Union County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Union and the state of Iowa.

Click here for the Union County QuickFact (QF-19175).

Below are some of the communities that are located in Union County:

Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Union County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.

County	Census QuickFact	Direction	Population (2008 est)	Population (2000 Census)	Change in Population
Adair	QF-19001	NW	7,506	8,208	-8.55%
Adams	QF-19003	W	4,040	4,475	-9.72%
Clarke	QF-19039	E	9,032	9,187	-1.69%
Decatur	QF-19053	SE	8,409	8,659	-2.89%
Madison	QF-19121	NE	15,507	14,058	10.31%
Ringgold	QF-19159	S	5,156	5,461	-5.59%
Taylor	QF-19173	SW	6,298	6,978	-9.74%

The Commemorative Quarter for Iowa<4>

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