Union County, Florida

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Union County
County
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Union County Courthouse
Map of Florida highlighting Union County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
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Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°02′N82°22′W / 30.04°N 82.37°W / 30.04; -82.37
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Florida.svg  Florida
FoundedMay 20, 1921
Named for Concept of Unity
Seat Lake Butler
Largest cityLake Butler
Area
 • Total
250 sq mi (600 km2)
 • Land244 sq mi (630 km2)
 • Water6.2 sq mi (16 km2)  2.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
16,147
 • Density64/sq mi (25/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 3rd
Website www.unioncounty-fl.gov

Union County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Florida, the smallest in the state by area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,147. [1] The county seat is Lake Butler. [2]

Contents

History

Union County was created in 1921 from part of Bradford County. It was named to honor the concept of unity.[ citation needed ] Union County is the location of Union Correctional Institution and the Reception and Medical Center (RMC). [3] Union CI is a maximum security prison and is home to part of Florida's Death Row. The death chamber is located at nearby Florida State Prison (FSP) in Bradford County. Florida State Prison also houses some death-row inmates.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 250 square miles (650 km2), of which 244 square miles (630 km2) is land and 6.2 square miles (16 km2) (2.5%) is water. [4] It is the smallest county by area in Florida.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930 7,428—
1940 7,094−4.5%
1950 8,90625.5%
1960 6,043−32.1%
1970 8,11234.2%
1980 10,16625.3%
1990 10,2520.8%
2000 13,44231.1%
2010 15,53515.6%
2020 16,1473.9%
2023 (est.)15,532 [5] −3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1790-1960 [7] 1900-1990 [8]
1990-2000 [9] 2010-2019 [1]
Union County racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic) [a]
RacePop 2010 [12] Pop 2020 [13] % 2010% 2020
White (NH)11,12311,58571.6%71.75%
Black or African American (NH)3,3913,19721.83%19.8%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)52420.33%0.26%
Asian (NH)32350.21%0.22%
Pacific Islander (NH)200.01%0.0%
Some Other Race (NH)4620.03%0.38%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)1884621.21%2.86%
Hispanic or Latino 7437644.78%4.73%
Total15,53516,147

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,147 people, 4,008 households, and 2,873 families residing in the county.

At the 2000 census, [14] there were 13,442 people, 3,367 households and 2,606 families residing in the county. The population density was 56 per square mile (22/km2). There were 3,736 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 73.62% White, 22.84% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. 3.55% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 3,367 households, 41.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples living together, 15.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.60% were non-families. 19.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 21.80% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 39.80% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 7.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 183.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 215.20 males. This extremely skewed gender distribution is the result of the county's male prison population.

The median household income was $34,563, and the median family income was $37,516. Males had a median income of $28,571 versus $22,083 for females. The county's per capita income was $12,333. About 10.50% of families and 14.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.60% of those under age 18 and 16.20% of those age 65 or over.

The county suffers a death rate of about 1600 per 100,000 residents, the highest in the nation. [15]

Cause of Death (2017) [16] Union County (Adjusted Rate)Florida (Adjusted Rate)
Overall1,516681
Cancer470153
Heart Disease298152
Respiratory Infection12139
Stroke5936
Hepatitis542

Government and infrastructure

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Union Correctional Institution

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) operates Region II Correctional Facility Office in an unincorporated area in Union County. [17] FDOC also maintains the Union Correctional Institution in an unincorporated area in the county. [18] Union Correctional Institution houses one of two death rows for men in Florida. [19] About a third of the county's population is imprisoned, compared to a statewide figure of one-half percent. [16]

The Union Juvenile Residential Facility of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is in an unincorporated area in Union County. [20] [21]

United States presidential election results for Union County, Florida [22]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 5,22483.64%97115.55%510.82%
2020 5,13382.11%1,05316.85%651.04%
2016 4,56879.83%1,01417.72%1402.45%
2012 3,98073.59%1,33924.76%891.65%
2008 3,94074.20%1,30024.48%701.32%
2004 3,39672.64%1,25126.76%280.60%
2000 2,33260.95%1,40736.77%872.27%
1996 1,63647.26%1,38840.09%43812.65%
1992 1,54643.29%1,24834.95%77721.76%
1988 1,64469.99%69129.42%140.60%
1984 1,80470.28%76129.65%20.08%
1980 1,12346.35%1,23751.05%632.60%
1976 54426.67%1,48072.55%160.78%
1972 1,31483.85%25316.15%00.00%
1968 17910.78%29017.46%1,19271.76%
1964 71048.97%74051.03%00.00%
1960 31124.84%94175.16%00.00%
1956 21818.54%95881.46%00.00%
1952 26821.68%96878.32%00.00%
1948 556.29%59467.96%22525.74%
1944 10210.13%90589.87%00.00%
1940 958.49%1,02491.51%00.00%
1936 897.56%1,08992.44%00.00%
1932 606.27%89793.73%00.00%
1928 17725.69%50373.00%91.31%
1924 164.60%32292.53%102.87%

Education

Union County School District serves the county. [23]

Libraries

In 1986, local county volunteers ran a make shift library in the local Community Center which consisted of donated books and other items. Soon the County was able to fund their own public library from tax money. An old bank building was renovated and used for the new public library. In 1990, the library was open to the public. In 1996, the Union County Public Library became a part of the New River Public Library Cooperative to enhance and support library services for patrons throughout the county. [24]

The Union County Public Library serves the county. The branch is at 250 SE 5th Avenue, Lake Butler, Florida 32054. Its director is Mary C. Brown. The branch is open Monday, Wednesday–Friday 9 am–6 pm, Tuesday 9 am–8 pm, and Saturday 9 am–3 pm.

Transportation

Major roads



Communities

#Incorporated CommunityDesignationPopulation
1 Lake Butler City1,813
2 Worthington Springs Town390
3 Raiford Town242

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