Union County, North Carolina
Union County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 201,292 and a population density of 121 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 244,562 inhabitants. Its county seat is Monroe. The county was created 184 years ago in 1841.
County Snapshot
Union County at a glance
Union County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
100
Open related pagesLargest city
Indian TrailPopulation 41,040
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Union County
| Population | 244,562 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union Parish, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County, Union County |
| Twitter username | unioncountync |
| Area | 1657 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.9884,-80.5307 |
| Named for | merger |
| Capital | Monroe |
| Establishment | January 01, 1842 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:02:42 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 148 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 17.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Union County is located at 34°59'18"N 80°31'51"W (34.9883700, -80.5307300). It has 6 neighbors: Anson County, Cabarrus County, Mecklenburg County, Stanly County, Chesterfield County and Lancaster County.
Union County map
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The largest city of Union County is Indian Trail with a population of 41,040. Other cities include, Monroe population 35,668, Waxhaw population 17,987, Stallings population 16,456 and Weddington population 11,389. See all Union County cities & populated places.
Union County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail | 41,040 | A town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. |
| Monroe | 35,668 | City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States |
| Waxhaw | 17,987 | Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA |
| Stallings | 16,456 | Town |
| Weddington | 11,389 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wesley Chapel | 9,476 | Village in the United States |
| Unionville | 7,344 | County seat of Union County, South Carolina |
| Marvin | 6,920 | Village in North Carolina |
| Wingate | 4,724 | City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake Park | 3,999 | Village in Union County, North Carolina, United States |
| Fairview | 3,684 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Marshville | 2,835 | Town in Union County, North Carolina, United States |
| Hemby Bridge | 1,846 | City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Mineral Springs | 1,208 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Jaars | 597 | Township in Union County, North Carolina |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 89. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Monroe
Demographics
The population of Union County increased by 17.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 201,292 | - | census |
| 2011 | 204,888 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 208,069 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 212,200 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 217,689 | 2.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 221,949 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 226,279 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 231,350 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 235,830 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 239,859 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 244,562 | 1.92% | estimation process |
People born in Union County (9)
People born in Union County, including politician Joab Lawler, North Carolina politician Cullie Tarleton, college leader and football coach E. Walter Sikes, .
More notable people
- W. Pete Cunningham (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1929
- Franklin McCain (American activist) he was born in 03/01/1941
- James Lytle (American football coach) he was born in 22/02/1901
- William Richard Grey (American classical philologist (1858-1944)) he was born in 21/11/1858
- Lonnie P. Byarm he was born in 06/11/1889
- Charles Maurice Redfern (naval officer, athlete, educator) he was born in 31/10/1908
Other places with the same name (16)
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- Union County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 60,021 people.
- Union County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 44,294 people.
- Union County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 38,219 people.
- Union County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 28,866 people.
- Union County, South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 26,991 people.
- Union County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 26,551 people.
- Union County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 25,358 people.
- Union County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 20,187 people.
- Union County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 16,498 people.
- Union County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 16,192 people.
- Union County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 15,182 people.
- Union County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 14,443 people.
- Union County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 12,157 people.
- Union County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 7,119 people.
- Union County, New Mexico county in New Mexico, United States with a population of 4,026 people.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Cabarrus County | 221,479 | County in North Carolina, United States |