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Union, Missouri

Union, Missouri is 31 miles SW of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 41 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Franklin county. The city is part of the Saint Louis metro area. The population of Union is 7,757.

The People and Families of Union

In Union, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Union had a median family income of $44,474.

Political Inclinations

Among Union political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $11,335. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Union Housing

Of the housing in Union, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Union, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Comparative Profile of Union, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women58
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use26
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents73
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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