Union township, Indiana
Union township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Union township is a geographic entity located in Randolph County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,948. The land area covers 71.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,948 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.9 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 816 | ±118 | 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 | 887 | ±111 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 816 | ±118 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 71 | ±49 |
| Median Home Value | $145,100 | ±$41,054 |
| Median Gross Rent | $821 | ±$174 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,214 | ±$10,942 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,228 | ±$4,903 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 170 | ±75 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | ±3.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 845 | ±180 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83% | ±0.5% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF UNION
GUS Population: 1,941 (2024)
ID: 193290
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
3125 W 950 S, LYNN IN 47355-9266
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GUS Population: 24,337 (2024)
ID: 163452
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
100 S MAIN ST, WINCHESTER IN 47394-1800
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | New Castle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | New Castle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Muncie, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Muncie, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Richmond, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Muncie, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | New Castle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Richmond, IN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | Winchester, IN |
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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Indiana University-East
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College | 18.0 mi away | 2325 Chester Blvd, Richmond, IN, 47374-1289 |
7659738200
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FARMLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 116 SOUTH MAIN STREET, FARMLAND, IN, 47340 |
(765) 468-7292
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Ball State University
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College | 18.4 mi away | 2000 W. University Ave, Muncie, IN, 47306 |
7652891241
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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 107 NORTH MAIN STREET, LYNN, IN, 47355 |
(765) 874-1488
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Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie
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College Vocational | 18.8 mi away | 411 W. Riggin, Muncie, IN, 47303-6413 |
7652821950
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HAGERSTOWN-JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 10 WEST COLLEGE STREET, HAGERSTOWN, IN, 47346 |
(765) 489-5632
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Bethany Theological Seminary
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College | 19.3 mi away | 615 National Rd W, Richmond, IN, 47374-4019 |
76598318001808
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WINCHESTER COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 125 NORTH EAST STREET, WINCHESTER, IN, 47394 |
(765) 584-4824
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Earlham College
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College | 19.3 mi away | 801 National Rd West, Richmond, IN, 47374-4095 |
7659831200
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NEW CASTLE-HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 376 SOUTH 15TH STREET, NEW CASTLE, IN, 47362 |
(765) 529-0362
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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 WINCHESTER AIRPORT 3 E, IN US, located 13.4 miles from 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 | 33.2° | 17.8° | 25.5° | 2.73" | — |
| February | 36.7° | 19.9° | 28.3° | 2.09" | — |
| March | 47.8° | 29.2° | 38.5° | 2.91" | — |
| April | 60.7° | 40.1° | 50.4° | 3.99" | — |
| May | 71.3° | 51.7° | 61.5° | 4.39" | — |
| June | 79.4° | 60.8° | 70.1° | 4.84" | — |
| July | 82.8° | 63.6° | 73.2° | 3.94" | — |
| August | 81.3° | 61.1° | 71.2° | 3.51" | — |
| September | 76.0° | 54.1° | 65.0° | 3.04" | — |
| October | 63.8° | 43.1° | 53.4° | 3.13" | — |
| November | 49.8° | 32.3° | 41.0° | 3.22" | — |
| December | 38.2° | 23.6° | 30.9° | 2.27" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modoc town | Town | 0.6 mi | — |
| Losantville town | Town | 3.9 mi | — |
| Economy town | Town | 5.6 mi | — |
| Blountsville town | Town | 6.3 mi | — |
| Mooreland town | Town | 7.9 mi | — |
| Windsor CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1813577588. • 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.