Union County, Illinois
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File:Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro.jpg
Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro
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Location in the U.S. state of Illinois |
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Illinois's location in the U.S. |
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Founded | January 2, 1818 |
Seat | Jonesboro |
Largest city | Anna |
Area | |
• Total | 422 sq mi (1,093 km2) |
• Land | 413 sq mi (1,070 km2) |
• Water | 8.7 sq mi (23 km2), 2.1% |
Population | |
• (2010) | 17,808 |
• Density | 43/sq mi (17/km²) |
Congressional district | 12th |
Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Website | www |
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 17,808.[1] Its county seat is Jonesboro.[2] It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known locally as "Little Egypt".
Contents
History
Union County was formed out of Johnson County on January 2, 1818, the same year Illinois joined the Union.[3] It was named for a joint revival meeting of the Baptists and Dunkards, called a "union meeting". The county seal depicts the leaders of these two groups shaking hands.[4]
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For its first year of existence, Union County included an area of unorganized territory temporarily attached to it.[5]
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In 1819, the additional territory became Alexander County, reducing Union to its current borders.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 422 square miles (1,090 km2), of which 413 square miles (1,070 km2) is land and 8.7 square miles (23 km2) (2.1%) is water.[6]
Climate and weather
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In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Jonesboro have ranged from a low of 22 °F (−6 °C) in January to a high of 90 °F (32 °C) in July, although a record low of −20 °F (−29 °C) was recorded in January 1918 and a record high of 112 °F (44 °C) was recorded in July 1901. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 3.13 inches (80 mm) in September to 5.22 inches (133 mm) in May.[7]
Major highways
Adjacent counties
- Jackson County (north)
- Williamson County (northeast)
- Johnson County (east)
- Pulaski County (southeast)
- Alexander County (south)
- Cape Girardeau County, Missouri (west)
- Perry County, Missouri (northwest)
National protected areas
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (part)
- Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge (part)
- Shawnee National Forest (part)
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1820 | 2,362 | — | |
1830 | 3,239 | 37.1% | |
1840 | 5,524 | 70.5% | |
1850 | 7,615 | 37.9% | |
1860 | 11,181 | 46.8% | |
1870 | 16,518 | 47.7% | |
1880 | 18,102 | 9.6% | |
1890 | 21,549 | 19.0% | |
1900 | 22,610 | 4.9% | |
1910 | 21,856 | −3.3% | |
1920 | 20,249 | −7.4% | |
1930 | 19,883 | −1.8% | |
1940 | 21,528 | 8.3% | |
1950 | 20,500 | −4.8% | |
1960 | 17,645 | −13.9% | |
1970 | 16,071 | −8.9% | |
1980 | 17,765 | 10.5% | |
1990 | 17,619 | −0.8% | |
2000 | 18,293 | 3.8% | |
2010 | 17,808 | −2.7% | |
Est. 2014 | 17,447 | [8] | −2.0% |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] 1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11] 1990-2000[12] 2010-2013[1] |
2010
Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:
- 94.8% White
- 0.9% Black
- 0.5% Native American
- 0.3% Asian
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 2.0% Other races
- 4.8% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
2000
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 17,808 people, 7,167 households, and 4,837 families residing in the county.[13] The population density was 43.1 inhabitants per square mile (16.6/km2). There were 7,924 housing units at an average density of 19.2 per square mile (7.4/km2).[6] The racial makeup of the county was 94.8% white, 0.9% black or African American, 0.5% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.8% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 23.0% were German, 12.6% were Irish, 9.4% were English, and 8.1% were American.[14]
Of the 7,167 households, 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.5% were non-families, and 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age was 42.9 years.[13]
The median income for a household in the county was $39,760 and the median income for a family was $48,465. Males had a median income of $36,831 versus $31,272 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,512. About 12.7% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.[15]
Communities
Cities
Villages
Unincorporated communities
See also
References
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- ↑ White, Jesse. Origin and Evolution of Illinois Counties. State of Illinois, March 2010. [1]
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Bibliography
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- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Union County, Illinois
External links
- Union County Official Website
- Union County State's Attorney
- Union County Treasurer
- Union County Chamber of Commerce
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Perry County, Missouri | Jackson County | Williamson County | |
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri | Johnson County | |||
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Alexander County | Pulaski County |
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