Union County, Pennsylvania

Union County is a located in the  of. As of 2000, the population was 41,624. Union County was created on March 22, 1813 from part of. Its name is an allusion to the federal Union. Its is.

Geography
According to the, the county has a total area of 821 (317 ). 820 km² (317 sq mi) of it is land and 1 km² (0 sq mi) of it (0.12%) is water.

Adjacent counties

 * (north)
 * (east)
 * (south)
 * (west)
 * (northwest)

Demographics
As of the of 2000, there were 41,624 people, 13,178 households, and 9,211 families residing in the county. The was 51/km² (131/sq mi). There were 14,684 housing units at an average density of 18/km² (46/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 90.08%, 6.91% or , 0.16% , 1.06% , 0.04% , 0.37% from , and 1.37% from two or more races. 3.90% of the population were or  of any race.

There were 13,178 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.90% were living together, 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out with 20.10% under the age of 18, 13.90% from 18 to 24, 30.90% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 123.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.50 males.

Municipalities
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities:, , townships, and, in at most two cases,. The following boroughs and townships are located in Union County:

Census-designated places
s are geographical areas designated by the for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.



Early Child Education
According to the Office of Child Development and Early Learning of the Pennsylvania Department of Education June 2007 report, Union County is rated low to moderate risk level for children who are “at risk” and therefore might benefit from more taxpayer funded services. Union County was rated 1.86 ARL, in the lowest 25% of counties for average risk level.

Public School Districts

 * (also in Northumberland County)
 * (also in Montour and Northumberland Counties)
 * (also in Northumberland County)
 * (also in Montour and Northumberland Counties)
 * (also in Montour and Northumberland Counties)

Higher Education

 * is in Lewisburg.

Recreation
There are three in Union County.
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 * 's overlook is in Union County. The is across the  in.
 * 's overlook is in Union County. The is across the  in.

Recycling
A basic program for recycling is available throughout the county including once-monthly curbside pick up and drop off facilities that are open for a couple hours a week. Aluminum, glass, newspaper, #1 and #2 plastics, and magazines are all accepted at most sites. Strict separation and cleaning of materials are required. Household hazardous waste, including florescent bulbs, are not recyclable in the county.