Profile for Union County, North Carolina, NC
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The county is in the Charlotte-Gastonia metro area.The estimated population in 2004 was 153,652. This was an increase of 24.24% from the 2000 census.
Local
$50,638National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Union County demographic reports
In 2002, the per capita personal income in Union County was $26,227. This was an increase of 19.6% from 1997. The 2002 figure was 85% of the national per capita income, which was $30,906.
(1997 Census of Agriculture)
Colleges (1)
Communities (16)
Historic districts (3)
Hotels (5)
Libraries (4)
Newspapers (2)
School districts (1)
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14% of Union County residents report German ancestry, and 9% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Union County ancestry & family history guide.
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- Ancestry.com - NC data
- Birth, marriage & death records
- Cemetery records
- County history catalog
- Court, land & probate records
- Death index
- Family & local history
- Immigration records
- Military records (historic)
- Newspaper articles
Cemeteries in Union County include Andrew Jackson Memorial, Baucoms Cemetery, Bentons Crossroads Cemetery, Davis Cemetery, Emmanuel Cemetery, Hillcrest Cemetery, Indian Trail Cemetery, Lakeland Memorial Park, Lakeland Memorial Park Cemetery, Lucy Helms Cemetery ... View cemeteries
- Cemetery record compendium
- North Carolina cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
Communities in Union County include Fairview, Hemby Bridge, Indian Trail, Lake Park, Marshville, Marvin, Mineral Springs, Monroe, New Salem, Olive Branch ... View communities
- Obituaries - search newspapers in Union County
- Recent death notices - selected NC newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
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- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in North Carolina
- National Council on Independent Living
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- NC economy
Colleges in Union County include Wingate University ... View colleges
School districts in Union County include Union County Public Schools ... View school districts
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- Air pollution in Union County
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- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- Union County government
- Centralina Council of Governments
- North Carolina state government
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- Historic sites in North Carolina
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- Museums in North Carolina
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- State archives
Libraries in Union County include Marshville Branch Library, Union County Public Library, Union West Branch Library, Waxhaw Library ... View libraries
Newspapers in Union County include Monroe Enquirer Journal, Union County Edge ... View newspapers
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- Recent death notices - selected NC newspapers
- Union County Chamber of Commerce
- Chambers of commerce in North Carolina
- Community foundations (by state)
- Foundations (by name)
- Gay & lesbian community centers
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Union County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Union County political report.
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Hotels in Union County include Best Western Inn & Suites - Monroe, Days Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Motel 6 Monroe, Quality Inn & Suites
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