Union township, Missouri
Union township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Union township is a geographic entity located in Daviess County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,179. The land area covers 36.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,179 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 762 | ±95 | 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 | 909 | ±107 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 762 | ±95 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 147 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $167,700 | ±$41,332 |
| Median Gross Rent | $742 | ±$86 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,000 | ±$7,727 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,509 | ±$3,438 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 333 | ±103 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 819 | ±131 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.1% | ±4.3% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF UNION
GUS Population: 2,182 (2024)
ID: 169291
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOARD MEMBER
24810 STATE HIGHWAY 0, GALLATIN MO 64640-8190
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COUNTY OF DAVIESS
GUS Population: 8,541 (2024)
ID: 129428
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
102 N MAIN ST, GALLATIN MO 64640-1152
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Union | KG-06 | Union, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BRECKENRIDGE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BRECKENRIDGE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | GALLATIN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GALLATIN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | GALLATIN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HAMILTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | HAMILTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Jameson, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | JAMESON, MO |
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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North Central Missouri College
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College | 19.9 mi away | 1301 Main St, Trenton, MO, 64683 |
66035939481418
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DAVIESS COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 306 W GRAND ST, GALLATIN, MO, 64640 |
(660) 663-3222
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Grand River Technical School
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College Vocational | 21.0 mi away | 1200 Fair St, Chillicothe, MO, 64601 |
6606463414
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JAMESPORT BRANCH
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 101 E MAIN ST, JAMESPORT, MO, 64648 |
(660) 684-6120
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HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 312 N DAVIS ST, HAMILTON, MO, 64644 |
(816) 583-4832
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CALDWELL COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 275 S. WASHINGTON, KINGSTON, MO, 64650 |
(816) 586-2220
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GRUNDY COUNTY-JEWETT NORRIS LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 1331 MAIN ST, TRENTON, MO, 64683 |
(660) 359-3577
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CAMERON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 312 N CHESTNUT ST, CAMERON, MO, 64429 |
(816) 632-2311
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LILLIAN DESMARIAS YOUTH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 917 WASHINGTON STREET, CHILLICOTHE, MO, 64601 |
(660) 646-0563
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 450 LOCUST ST, CHILLICOTHE, MO, 64601 |
(660) 646-0547
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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 GALLATIN 1W, MO US, located 2.3 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 | 34.1° | 15.7° | 24.9° | 1.43" | 6.2" |
| February | 39.5° | 19.5° | 29.5° | 1.78" | 5.6" |
| March | 51.6° | 29.9° | 40.8° | 2.52" | 1.6" |
| April | 62.9° | 40.2° | 51.6° | 3.59" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.6° | 51.5° | 62.0° | 5.60" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.0° | 61.6° | 71.8° | 5.63" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.8° | 65.7° | 75.7° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 63.2° | 73.8° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 54.3° | 65.7° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.8° | 42.3° | 53.6° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.4° | 30.5° | 40.4° | 2.03" | 1.0" |
| December | 38.1° | 20.4° | 29.3° | 1.80" | 4.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin city | City | 2.0 mi | — |
| Jameson town | Town | 7.1 mi | — |
| Lake Viking CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Jamesport city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Altamont village | Village | 8.7 mi | — |
| Lock Springs village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2906174590. • 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.