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1. Library System MATILDA J. GIBSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 200 W. Howard, Creston, IA 50801
Phone Number: (641) 782-2277 Union 72,645 44,189
2. Central Library MATILDA J. GIBSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 200 W. Howard, Creston, IA 50801
Phone Number: (641) 782-2277 Union N/A N/A
Overview of Union County, Iowa
Union County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 12,309. Its county seat is Creston, Iowa.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,103 km² (426 mi²). 1,099 km² (424 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.37% water.
Adjacent counties
Adair County (northwest)
Madison County (northeast)
Clarke County (east)
Ringgold County (south)
Adams County (west)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 12,309 people, 5,242 households, and 3,354 families residing in the county. The population density is 11/km² (29/mi²). There are 5,657 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (13/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.44% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 1.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,242 households out of which 27.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.10% are married couples living together, 8.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.00% are non-families. 31.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.87.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 18.70% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 92.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $31,905, and the median income for a family is $41,453. Males have a median income of $27,700 versus $20,760 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,690. 11.40% of the population and 7.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.80% of those under the age of 18 and 9.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Union County, Iowa has the following cities and towns:
