East Union township, Ohio
East Union township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
East Union township is a geographic entity located in Wayne County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,959. The land area covers 35.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,959 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 30.8 yrs | ±3.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,426 | ±144 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,524 | ±155 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,426 | ±144 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 98 | ±88 |
| Median Home Value | $251,900 | ±$25,127 |
| Median Gross Rent | $838 | ±$226 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,778 | ±$9,934 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,706 | ±$3,182 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 473 | ±179 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,040 | ±352 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 70.9% | ±7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,961 (2024)
ID: 173291
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 222, APPLE CREEK OH 44606-0222
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GUS Population: 116,632 (2024)
ID: 110691
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
428 W LIBERTY ST, 15, WOOSTER OH 44691-5094
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Mt Eaton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Berlin, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 07-12 | Millersburg, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Doylestown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Doylestown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | Doylestown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Wooster, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Dalton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dalton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Dalton, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
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College | 5.6 mi away | 1328 Dover Rd, Wooster, OH, 44691-4000 |
3302871331
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ORRVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 230 N. MAIN ST., ORRVILLE, OH, 44667 |
(330) 683-1065
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University of Akron Wayne College
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College | 6.5 mi away | 1901 Smucker Rd, Orrville, OH, 44667 |
3306832010
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DALTON BRANCH
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 127 S. CHURCH ST., DALTON, OH, 44618 |
(330) 828-8486
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The College of Wooster
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College | 6.8 mi away | 1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH, 44691 |
3302632000
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WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 304 N. MARKET ST., WOOSTER, OH, 44691 |
(330) 262-0916
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Wayne County Schools Career Center
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College Vocational | 7.0 mi away | 518 W Prospect St, Smithville, OH, 44677 |
33066970701322
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WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 220 W. LIBERTY ST., WOOSTER, OH, 44691 |
(330) 262-0916
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Ross College-Canton
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College | 20.9 mi away | 4300 Munson Street, NW, Canton, OH, 44718-3674 |
3304941214
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SHREVE BRANCH
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 189 W. MCCONKEY ST., SHREVE, OH, 44676 |
(330) 567-2219
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WOOSTER 3 SSE, OH US, located 4.9 miles from East Union township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5° | 19.6° | 27.1° | 2.92" | — |
| February | 37.3° | 21.0° | 29.2° | 2.42" | — |
| March | 46.5° | 28.6° | 37.6° | 3.10" | — |
| April | 60.3° | 38.2° | 49.3° | 3.75" | — |
| May | 69.9° | 50.4° | 60.2° | 3.92" | — |
| June | 78.2° | 58.7° | 68.5° | 4.72" | — |
| July | 81.4° | 61.4° | 71.4° | 4.77" | — |
| August | 79.7° | 60.3° | 70.0° | 3.22" | — |
| September | 74.3° | 52.9° | 63.6° | 3.34" | — |
| October | 62.1° | 42.6° | 52.4° | 3.16" | — |
| November | 49.6° | 33.4° | 41.5° | 2.88" | — |
| December | 38.8° | 25.3° | 32.1° | 3.11" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Creek village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Kidron CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Orrville city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Dalton village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Smithville village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Wooster city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3916924136. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.