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Public notices for the day of June 29, 2009

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

An Invitation to our Union Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Union, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Union area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Oregon’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Union

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Union organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Union is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Union area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Union Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Union! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Union area and around the State...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Union

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Union,...

Don’t let dining out in the Union area do you in!

Going out to eat in Union and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Union in a Tough Market

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Oregon home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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Union Oregon Information: Union, Oregon is part of UNION County. Population for Union from the last gathering is 1926. You can view Union venues that host many Union OR events every year. You can also research Union Oregon homes for sale by visiting our Union Oregon real estate guide. Union Oregon has a latitude of 45.1902 and a longitude of -117.836. Zip codes in Union, OR include 97883 ... more Union zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Union, OR
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Union, OR was 1,926.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Union was 923, which represents 47.9 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Union, OR
There are an estimated 479 married men in the town. 68.1 percent of men over 15 years old in Union are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Union is 1,003 which is 52.1 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Union, Oregon
There are an estimated 508 married women in the community. 66.4 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Union, OR
The median age of people living in Union, OR was 40.9 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Union was 119. There were 1,426 people above the age of 18, which represents 74 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 18.2 percent of the population (350) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Union, OR
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Union, OR was 1,896.

White Population in Union, OR
The estimated White population in the Union community is 1,853, which is 96.2 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Union, Oregon
The estimated Black/African American population is 2, which is 0.1 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Union, OR
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Union, OR was 19.

Asian Population in Union, Oregon
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 7.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Union, OR
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Union was an estimated 1.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 14, while those of “two or more races” was 30 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Union community was 25, or 1.3 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Union, OR
The household population number in Union was 1,926.

Group Quarters Population in Union, OR
Group Quarters population in the community was 0.

Average Household Size in Union, OR
The average household size in Union is 2.51 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 2.97 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Union, OR
At the time of the last census survey, there were 821 total housing units in Union.

The number of occupied housing units was 766, or 93.3 of the total units in town. Of these, 598 were owner-occupied (78.1), and 168 were renter-occupied (21.9, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 55 vacant homes in Union at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Union, Oregon
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 452, with a median value in dollars of 79,300.

Monthly Owner Costs in Union, OR
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $665 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Union, average costs per month were $244 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 995 people in the community had a high school degree, or 75.1 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Union, Oregon
151 people in Union also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 11.4 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Union, OR
The number of Civilian Veterans in Union was 290, or 20.8 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Union, OR
In 2000, there were 539 people in Union, OR listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Union, OR
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 31 people in Union who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 1.8 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Union, Oregon
There were 795 in the labor force in Union at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 54.7 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Union was 21.1 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Union, OR
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $28,529. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Union, OR
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $34,286. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Union, Oregon
Per capita income in Union in the last full census was 14,406. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Union numbered 68, or 12.2 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Union, OR
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 240, or 13 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.