Union County, Pennsylvania

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Union County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
Founded	March 22, 1813
Seat	Lewisburg
Largest city	Lewisburg
Area
• Total	318 sq mi (820 km2)
• Land	316 sq mi (820 km2)
• Water	2.2 sq mi (6 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	44,923
• Density	142/sq mi (55/km2)
Website	[[1] www.unioncountypa.org/%20www.unioncountypa.org]]

Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,923. Its county seat is Lewisburg. The county was created on March 22, 1813, from part of Northumberland County.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 318 square miles (820 km²), of which 316 square miles (820 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.7%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Lycoming County (north)
• Northumberland County (east)
• Snyder County (south)
• Centre County (west)
• Clinton County (northwest)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 44,923 people, 15,178 households, and 10,254 families residing in the county. The population density was 142 people per square mile (55/km²). There were 16,512 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile (20/km²).

Education

Union County is served by several public school districts, including the Lewisburg Area School District, Mifflinburg Area School District, and Milton Area School District. Higher education institutions include Bucknell University located in Lewisburg.

Economy

The economy of Union County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and education. The presence of Bucknell University also plays a crucial role in the local economy.

Government and politics

Union County is governed by a board of three county commissioners. The county is part of Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district.

Communities

Boroughs

• Lewisburg
• Mifflinburg
• New Berlin
• Hartleton

Townships

• Buffalo Township
• East Buffalo Township
• Hartley Township
• Kelly Township
• Lewis Township
• Limestone Township
• Union Township
• West Buffalo Township
• White Deer Township

Census-designated places

• Linntown
• West Milton

See also

• List of counties in Pennsylvania
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, Pennsylvania

External links

• Union County official website