Union County, Kentucky

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Union County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 15,637. Its county seat is Morganfield6.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 941 km² (363 mi²). 894 km² (345 mi²) of it is land and 47 km² (18 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.04% water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,637 people, 5,710 households, and 4,082 families residing in the county. The population density is 17/km² (45/mi²). There are 6,234 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (18/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 85.04% White, 12.89% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 1.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 5,710 households out of which 32.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% are married couples living together, 11.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% are non-families. 26.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 2.99.

In the county the population is spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 13.80% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 101.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $35,018, and the median income for a family is $43,103. Males have a median income of $30,244 versus $20,817 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,465. 17.70% of the population and 9.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.30% of those under the age of 18 and 11.70% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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State capital:

Frankfort

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Cumberland Plateau | The Bluegrass | Northern Kentucky | Pennyroyal Plateau | Cincinnati metropolitan area | Louisville metropolitan area | Western Coal Fields | The Purchase

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