Union town, Wisconsin
Union town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Union town is a geographic entity located in Burnett County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 364. The land area covers 34.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 364 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 61.9 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 226 | ±41 | 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 | 587 | ±73 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 226 | ±41 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 361 | ±56 |
| Median Home Value | $327,400 | ±$31,463 |
| Median Gross Rent | $983 | ±$104 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,250 | ±$9,652 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,449 | ±$10,421 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | ±6.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 73 | ±32 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.5% | ±8.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 164 | ±52 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.6% | ±19.9% |
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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TOWN OF UNION
GUS Population: 364 (2024)
ID: 177343
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
PO BOX 416, WEBSTER WI 54893-0416
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GUS Population: 17,187 (2024)
ID: 194207
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
7410 COUNTY ROAD K, 111, SIREN WI 54872-9067
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Grantsburg, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Grantsburg, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Grantsburg, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Siren, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Siren, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Webster, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Webster, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Webster, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Grantsburg, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 6 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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LARSEN FAMILY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 7401 W. MAIN ST., WEBSTER, WI, 54893 |
(715) 866-7697
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GRANTSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 415 S. ROBERT ST., GRANTSBURG, WI, 54840 |
(715) 463-2244
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FREDERIC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 127 OAK ST. W., FREDERIC, WI, 54837 |
(715) 327-4979
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SANDSTONE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.7 mi away | 106 MAIN STREET, SANDSTONE, MN, 55072 |
(320) 245-2270
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HINCKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 106 1ST SE, HINCKLEY, MN, 55037 |
(320) 384-6351
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PINE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.9 mi away | 300 5TH ST. SE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, PINE CITY, MN, 55063 |
(320) 629-6403
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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 DANBURY, WI US, located 6.8 miles from Union town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.6° | 2.2° | 11.9° | 0.72" | 10.3" |
| February | 27.4° | 6.5° | 16.9° | 0.79" | 10.2" |
| March | 39.7° | 19.0° | 29.4° | 1.26" | 9.3" |
| April | 53.9° | 31.4° | 42.7° | 2.67" | 3.6" |
| May | 67.3° | 43.6° | 55.4° | 3.59" | 0.1" |
| June | 75.5° | 52.8° | 64.2° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.7° | 58.3° | 69.0° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.1° | 56.0° | 67.1° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.0° | 48.3° | 59.1° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 55.9° | 35.9° | 45.9° | 3.01" | 0.5" |
| November | 40.2° | 23.8° | 32.0° | 1.39" | 6.7" |
| December | 26.8° | 10.8° | 18.8° | 0.90" | 11.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Webster village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Siren village | Village | 12.3 mi | — |
| Grantsburg village | Village | 14.6 mi | — |
| Lewis CDP | CDP | 15.9 mi | — |
| Frederic village | Village | 20.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5501381500. • 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.