Union County, North Carolina
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 238,267.[2] Its county seat is Monroe.[3]
Union County, North Carolina | |
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Location in the state of North Carolina | |
North Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | 1842 |
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Seat | Monroe |
Largest community | Indian Trail |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
639.65 sq mi (1,657 km²) 632.74 sq mi (1,639 km²) 6.91 sq mi (18 km²), 1.08 |
Population - Density |
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Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: www.unioncountync.gov | |
Named for: Compromise name that both Democrats and Whigs agreed on[1] | |
County flag | |
County logo |
Union County, North Carolina Media
Entering Union County on North Carolina Highway 200
References
- ↑ Powell, William S. (January 1, 2006). "Union County". NCpedia. University of North Carolina Press. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Union County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.