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Union County, Illinois

February 15, 2024

Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 United States Census, it had a population of 17,244.[1] Its county seat is Jonesboro.[2] It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known locally as "Little Egypt".

Union County
County
Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°28′N 89°16′W / 37.47°N 89.26°W / 37.47; -89.26
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded2 January 1818
SeatJonesboro
Largest cityAnna
Area
 • Total422 sq mi (1,090 km2)
 • Land413 sq mi (1,070 km2)
 • Water8.7 sq mi (23 km2)  2.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,244
 • Density41/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district12th
Websitewww.unioncountyil.gov

History edit

Union County was formed out of Johnson County, nearly a year before the Illinois Territory gained statehood.[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 edit

According to the US 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 edit

Jonesboro, Illinois
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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 edit

Adjacent counties edit

Protected areas edit

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18202,362—
18303,23937.1%
18405,52470.5%
18507,61537.9%
186011,18146.8%
187016,51847.7%
188018,1029.6%
189021,54919.0%
190022,6104.9%
191021,856−3.3%
192020,249−7.4%
193019,883−1.8%
194021,5288.3%
195020,500−4.8%
196017,645−13.9%
197016,071−8.9%
198017,76510.5%
199017,619−0.8%
200018,2933.8%
201017,808−2.7%
202017,244−3.2%
US Decennial Census[11]
1790-1960[12] 1900-1990[13]
1990-2000[14] 2010-2013[1] 2020[15]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 17,808 people, 7,167 households, and 4,837 families residing in the county.[16] 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.[16] In terms of ancestry, 23.0% were German, 12.6% were Irish, 9.4% were English, and 8.1% were American.[17]

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.[16]

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.[18]

Communities edit

Cities edit

Villages edit

Unincorporated communities edit


Politics edit

Like much of Southern Illinois, Union County has shifted toward the Republican Party over the past couple decades,[19] with the Republican candidate for president winning the county since 2000.

United States presidential election results for Union County, Illinois[20]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 6,161 69.19% 2,579 28.96% 164 1.84%
2016 5,790 67.20% 2,402 27.88% 424 4.92%
2012 4,957 59.59% 3,137 37.71% 224 2.69%
2008 5,003 54.65% 3,918 42.80% 233 2.55%
2004 5,333 58.48% 3,735 40.96% 51 0.56%
2000 4,397 50.77% 3,982 45.98% 281 3.24%
1996 3,147 38.00% 4,252 51.34% 883 10.66%
1992 3,003 33.06% 4,681 51.54% 1,399 15.40%
1988 4,244 50.05% 4,197 49.50% 38 0.45%
1984 4,721 55.13% 3,815 44.55% 28 0.33%
1980 4,289 50.81% 3,781 44.79% 371 4.40%
1976 3,531 41.16% 5,003 58.32% 44 0.51%
1972 5,034 59.36% 3,428 40.42% 18 0.21%
1968 3,889 46.45% 3,603 43.04% 880 10.51%
1964 3,142 37.63% 5,208 62.37% 0 0.00%
1960 4,432 50.58% 4,321 49.31% 10 0.11%
1956 4,204 49.06% 4,359 50.87% 6 0.07%
1952 4,658 51.97% 4,296 47.93% 9 0.10%
1948 3,864 46.01% 4,479 53.33% 55 0.65%
1944 4,114 48.25% 4,367 51.21% 46 0.54%
1940 4,915 45.51% 5,804 53.74% 81 0.75%
1936 4,165 39.81% 6,260 59.84% 36 0.34%
1932 2,859 31.47% 6,157 67.77% 69 0.76%
1928 3,352 44.52% 4,149 55.10% 29 0.39%
1924 2,579 39.16% 3,783 57.44% 224 3.40%
1920 3,119 45.55% 3,660 53.45% 68 0.99%
1916 3,135 37.11% 5,171 61.22% 141 1.67%
1912 458 10.44% 2,648 60.36% 1,281 29.20%
1908 1,695 37.43% 2,690 59.40% 144 3.18%
1904 1,537 39.54% 1,967 50.60% 383 9.85%
1900 1,695 36.49% 2,900 62.43% 50 1.08%
1896 1,842 37.65% 2,998 61.28% 52 1.06%
1892 1,427 33.96% 2,663 63.37% 112 2.67%

Education edit

School districts include:[21]

K-12:

  • Cobden School Unit District 17
  • Dongola School Unit District 66
  • Goreville Community Unit School District 1
  • Shawnee Community Unit School District 84

Secondary:

Elementary:

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Perrin 1883, p. 285.
  4. ^ Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. Urbana and Chicago, Illinois: University of Illinois Press. p. 354.
  5. ^ White, Jesse. Origin and Evolution of Illinois Counties. State of Illinois, March 2010. "Archived copy" (PDF). (PDF) from the original on October 12, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Monthly Averages for Jonesboro IL". The Weather Channel. from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  8. ^ Brown Barrens Nature Preserve, Union County IL Google Maps (accessed 29 December 2018)
  9. ^ Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds, Union County IL Google Maps (accessed 29 December 2018)
  10. ^ McClure Shale Glade Nature Preserve, Union County IL Google Maps (accessed 29 December 2018)
  11. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  12. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  13. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. from the original on April 24, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  14. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. (PDF) from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  15. ^ "Explore Census Data".
  16. ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  17. ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the United States – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  18. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  19. ^ Service, CHUCK RAASCH Herald & Review News. "Political scale tips toward GOP in southern Illinois, northeast Missouri". Herald-Review.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  20. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  21. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Union County, IL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 22, 2022. - Text list

Bibliography edit

  • Perrin, William Henry, ed. (1883). History of Alexander, Union and Pulaski Counties, Illinois. Chicago IL: O.L. Baskin & Co. OCLC 8695008. OL 13507970M.
  • U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Union County, Illinois

External links edit

  • Union County Official Website
  • Union County State's Attorney
  • Union County Treasurer
  • Union County Chamber of Commerce

37°28′16″N 89°15′18″W / 37.47111°N 89.25500°W / 37.47111; -89.25500

February 15, 2024
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Union County is a county located in the U S state of Illinois According to the 2020 United States Census it had a population of 17 244 1 Its county seat is Jonesboro 2 It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known locally as Little Egypt Union CountyCountyUnion County Courthouse in JonesboroLocation within the U S state of IllinoisIllinois s location within the U S Coordinates 37 28 N 89 16 W 37 47 N 89 26 W 37 47 89 26Country United StatesState IllinoisFounded2 January 1818SeatJonesboroLargest cityAnnaArea Total422 sq mi 1 090 km2 Land413 sq mi 1 070 km2 Water8 7 sq mi 23 km2 2 1 Population 2020 Total17 244 Density41 sq mi 16 km2 Time zoneUTC 6 Central Summer DST UTC 5 CDT Congressional district12thWebsitewww wbr unioncountyil wbr gov Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Climate and weather 2 2 Major highways 2 3 Adjacent counties 2 4 Protected areas 3 Demographics 4 Communities 4 1 Cities 4 2 Villages 4 3 Unincorporated communities 5 Politics 6 Education 7 See also 8 References 8 1 Bibliography 9 External linksHistory editUnion County was formed out of Johnson County nearly a year before the Illinois Territory gained statehood 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 nbsp For its first year of existence Union County included an area of unorganized territory temporarily attached to it 5 nbsp In 1819 the additional territory became Alexander County reducing Union to its current borders Geography editAccording to the US 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 edit Jonesboro IllinoisClimate chart explanation J F M A M J J A S O N D 3 6 42 22 3 4 49 27 4 7 60 35 4 7 70 44 5 2 78 53 4 2 86 62 3 3 90 66 3 6 89 64 3 1 82 56 3 4 72 45 4 8 58 36 4 3 46 27 Average max and min temperatures in F Precipitation totals in inchesSource The Weather Channel 7 Metric conversionJ F M A M J J A S O N D 91 6 6 87 9 3 120 16 2 119 21 7 133 26 12 107 30 17 83 32 19 91 32 18 80 28 13 86 22 7 121 14 2 109 8 3 Average max and min temperatures in C Precipitation totals in mmIn 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 edit nbsp Interstate 57 nbsp U S Highway 51 nbsp Illinois Route 3 nbsp Illinois Route 127 nbsp Illinois Route 146 Adjacent counties edit Jackson County north Williamson County northeast Johnson County east Pulaski County southeast Alexander County south Cape Girardeau County Missouri west Perry County Missouri northwest Protected areas edit Brown Barrens Nature Preserve 8 Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge partial Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge partial Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds 9 Giant City State Park partial McClure Shale Glade Nature Preserve 10 Trail of Tears State Forest Shawnee National Forest partial Union County State Fish and Wildlife AreaDemographics editHistorical population CensusPop Note 18202 362 18303 23937 1 18405 52470 5 18507 61537 9 186011 18146 8 187016 51847 7 188018 1029 6 189021 54919 0 190022 6104 9 191021 856 3 3 192020 249 7 4 193019 883 1 8 194021 5288 3 195020 500 4 8 196017 645 13 9 197016 071 8 9 198017 76510 5 199017 619 0 8 200018 2933 8 201017 808 2 7 202017 244 3 2 US Decennial Census 11 1790 1960 12 1900 1990 13 1990 2000 14 2010 2013 1 2020 15 As of the 2010 United States Census there were 17 808 people 7 167 households and 4 837 families residing in the county 16 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 16 In terms of ancestry 23 0 were German 12 6 were Irish 9 4 were English and 8 1 were American 17 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 16 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 18 Communities editCities edit Anna Jonesboro seat Villages edit Alto Pass Cobden Dongola Mill Creek Unincorporated communities edit Balcom La Rue Reynoldsville Ware Wolf LakePolitics editLike much of Southern Illinois Union County has shifted toward the Republican Party over the past couple decades 19 with the Republican candidate for president winning the county since 2000 United States presidential election results for Union County Illinois 20 Year Republican Democratic Third partyNo No No 2020 6 161 69 19 2 579 28 96 164 1 84 2016 5 790 67 20 2 402 27 88 424 4 92 2012 4 957 59 59 3 137 37 71 224 2 69 2008 5 003 54 65 3 918 42 80 233 2 55 2004 5 333 58 48 3 735 40 96 51 0 56 2000 4 397 50 77 3 982 45 98 281 3 24 1996 3 147 38 00 4 252 51 34 883 10 66 1992 3 003 33 06 4 681 51 54 1 399 15 40 1988 4 244 50 05 4 197 49 50 38 0 45 1984 4 721 55 13 3 815 44 55 28 0 33 1980 4 289 50 81 3 781 44 79 371 4 40 1976 3 531 41 16 5 003 58 32 44 0 51 1972 5 034 59 36 3 428 40 42 18 0 21 1968 3 889 46 45 3 603 43 04 880 10 51 1964 3 142 37 63 5 208 62 37 0 0 00 1960 4 432 50 58 4 321 49 31 10 0 11 1956 4 204 49 06 4 359 50 87 6 0 07 1952 4 658 51 97 4 296 47 93 9 0 10 1948 3 864 46 01 4 479 53 33 55 0 65 1944 4 114 48 25 4 367 51 21 46 0 54 1940 4 915 45 51 5 804 53 74 81 0 75 1936 4 165 39 81 6 260 59 84 36 0 34 1932 2 859 31 47 6 157 67 77 69 0 76 1928 3 352 44 52 4 149 55 10 29 0 39 1924 2 579 39 16 3 783 57 44 224 3 40 1920 3 119 45 55 3 660 53 45 68 0 99 1916 3 135 37 11 5 171 61 22 141 1 67 1912 458 10 44 2 648 60 36 1 281 29 20 1908 1 695 37 43 2 690 59 40 144 3 18 1904 1 537 39 54 1 967 50 60 383 9 85 1900 1 695 36 49 2 900 62 43 50 1 08 1896 1 842 37 65 2 998 61 28 52 1 06 1892 1 427 33 96 2 663 63 37 112 2 67 Education editSchool districts include 21 K 12 Cobden School Unit District 17 Dongola School Unit District 66 Goreville Community Unit School District 1 Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 Secondary Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Vienna High School District 133Elementary Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 Cypress School District 64 Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District 43 Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16See also editNational Register of Historic Places listings in Union County Illinois Ku Klux Klan in Southern IllinoisReferences edit a b State amp County QuickFacts US Census Bureau Find a County National Association of Counties Archived from the original on May 3 2015 Retrieved June 7 2011 Perrin 1883 p 285 Callary Edward 2009 Place Names of Illinois Urbana and Chicago Illinois University of Illinois Press p 354 White Jesse Origin and Evolution of Illinois Counties State of Illinois March 2010 Archived copy PDF Archived PDF from the original on October 12 2012 Retrieved September 26 2012 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link a b Population Housing Units Area and Density 2010 County US Census Bureau Archived from the original on February 13 2020 Retrieved July 12 2015 a b Monthly Averages for Jonesboro IL The Weather Channel Archived from the original on October 23 2012 Retrieved January 27 2011 Brown Barrens Nature Preserve Union County IL Google Maps accessed 29 December 2018 Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds Union County IL Google Maps accessed 29 December 2018 McClure Shale Glade Nature Preserve Union County IL Google Maps accessed 29 December 2018 US Decennial Census US Census Bureau Retrieved July 9 2014 Historical Census Browser University of Virginia Library Archived from the original on August 11 2012 Retrieved July 9 2014 Population of Counties by Decennial Census 1900 to 1990 US Census Bureau Archived from the original on April 24 2014 Retrieved July 9 2014 Census 2000 PHC T 4 Ranking Tables for Counties 1990 and 2000 PDF US Census Bureau Archived PDF from the original on December 18 2014 Retrieved July 9 2014 Explore Census Data a b c Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics 2010 Demographic Profile Data US Census Bureau Archived from the original on February 13 2020 Retrieved July 12 2015 Selected Social Characteristics in the United States 2006 2010 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates US Census Bureau Archived from the original on February 13 2020 Retrieved July 12 2015 Selected Economic Characteristics 2006 2010 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates US Census Bureau Archived from the original on February 13 2020 Retrieved July 12 2015 Service CHUCK RAASCH Herald amp Review News Political scale tips toward GOP in southern Illinois northeast Missouri Herald Review com Retrieved January 19 2021 Leip David Atlas of US Presidential Elections uselectionatlas org Archived from the original on March 23 2018 Retrieved May 1 2018 2020 CENSUS SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP Union County IL PDF U S Census Bureau Retrieved July 22 2022 Text list Bibliography edit Perrin William Henry ed 1883 History of Alexander Union and Pulaski Counties Illinois Chicago IL O L Baskin amp Co OCLC 8695008 OL 13507970M U S Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System Union County IllinoisExternal links editUnion County Official Website Union County State s Attorney Union County Treasurer Union County Chamber of Commerce 37 28 16 N 89 15 18 W 37 47111 N 89 25500 W 37 47111 89 25500 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Union County Illinois amp oldid 1181114899, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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