Union County, North Carolina

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]

Union County
County
Union County Courthouse in Monroe
Union County Courthouse in Monroe
Flag of Union County
Flag
Official logo of Union County
Logo
Motto: 
"Plant your future."
Map of North Carolina highlighting Union County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°59′31″N 80°31′50″W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1842
Named forCompromise name that both Democrats and Whigs agreed on[1]
SeatMonroe
Largest communityIndian Trail
Area
 • Total639.65 sq mi (1,656.7 km2)
 • Land632.74 sq mi (1,638.8 km2)
 • Water6.91 sq mi (17.9 km2)  1.08%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total238,267
 • Density376.56/sq mi (145.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts8th
Websitewww.unioncountync.gov

References
  1. Powell, William S. (January 1, 2006). "Union County". NCpedia. University of North Carolina Press. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  2. "QuickFacts: Union County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


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