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Union, Connecticut

Union, Connecticut is 23 miles E of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 61 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Tolland county. The town is part of the Hartford metro area. The population of Union is 693.

The People and Families of Union

In Union, about 68% of adults are married. Union, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

The people of Union can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Union political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Union Housing

A good bit of the housing in Union is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.

High Points

Union strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Union College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Union, CT

Comparing Union to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults94

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
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