Union township, Iowa
Union township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Union township is a geographic entity located in Harrison County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 379. The land area covers 39.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 379 | ±151 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 59.7 yrs | ±12.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 172 | ±63 | 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 | 172 | ±63 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 172 | ±63 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $217,900 | ±$30,669 |
| Median Gross Rent | $871 | ±$232 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,206 | ±$14,423 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,124 | ±$5,011 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | ±6.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 29 | ±27 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 132 | ±65 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.6% | ±14.5% |
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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GUS Population: 14,626 (2024)
ID: 164252
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
111 N 2ND AVE, LOGAN IA 51546-1370
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Union | 05-08 | Union, IA | |
| Regular School Union | 07-12 | Union, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Logan, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Logan, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Missouri Valley, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Missouri Valley, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Missouri Valley, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Neola, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Neola, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Neola, IA |
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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Iowa Western Community College
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College | 20.4 mi away | 2700 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503-1057 |
7123253200
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LOGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 121 E 6TH ST, LOGAN, IA, 51546 |
(712) 644-2551
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Universal College of Healing Arts
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College | 21.2 mi away | 8702 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE, 68112-1810 |
40255644562
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MISSOURI VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 420 E HURON ST, MISSOURI VALLEY, IA, 51555 |
(712) 642-4111
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Metropolitan Community College Area
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College | 22.5 mi away | 30th & Fort Street, Omaha, NE, 68111-1610 |
5316222400
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WOODBINE CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 58 5TH ST, WOODBINE, IA, 51579 |
(712) 647-2750
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SOHO Hair Academy
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College | 23.9 mi away | 2600 South 9th St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501 |
71232826130
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AVOCA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 213 N ELM ST, AVOCA, IA, 51521 |
(712) 343-6358
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CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology
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College | 24.2 mi away | 6901 North 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68122 |
4025723654
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MODALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 210 MAIN ST, MODALE, IA, 51556 |
(402) 885-0458
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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 LOGAN, IA US, located 8.9 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 | 30.7° | 9.9° | 20.3° | 0.72" | 7.9" |
| February | 35.5° | 13.5° | 24.5° | 0.98" | 6.4" |
| March | 48.9° | 25.8° | 37.4° | 1.82" | 4.1" |
| April | 61.7° | 36.3° | 49.0° | 3.40" | 0.9" |
| May | 72.5° | 49.4° | 61.0° | 4.95" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 60.1° | 71.3° | 5.21" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 64.1° | 74.8° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.7° | 61.2° | 72.5° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.5° | 51.3° | 64.4° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.7° | 38.2° | 51.4° | 2.61" | 0.6" |
| November | 48.6° | 25.4° | 37.0° | 1.45" | 2.2" |
| December | 35.3° | 15.3° | 25.3° | 1.40" | 6.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persia city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| Neola city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Minden city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Logan city | City | 9.4 mi | — |
| Portsmouth city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Shelby city | City | 11.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1908594218. • 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.