Union, KY

Union, Kentucky

Union, Kentucky is 19 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is in Boone county. The city is part of the Cincinnati metro area. The population of Union is 2,893.

The People and Families of Union

In Union, about 80% of adults are married. Union, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Union.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Union had a median family income of $85,859. Union is one of the richer cities in Kentucky. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Union. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Union political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $23,730. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Union Housing

Of the housing in Union, approximately 96% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Union than most places in Kentucky.

Commuting

In Union, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Union, KY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Union Almanac

Union Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Union Public Libraries

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Union Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Union residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Union, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Starbucks in Union

Union High Schools (2004)

LARRY A. RYLE HIGH SCHOOL
10379 US 42
859-384-5300
Serves 1,346 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Union Colleges

(List of All Kentucky Colleges)

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