About Union
Union is a close-knit town in western Ohio counting 7,076 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Union is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 847 residents per square mile.
📰 Union News Today
- "Union County" brings rural Ohio to the big screen Axios · Aug 18
- ‘Union County’ film casts a new light on addiction recovery and rural Ohio The Statehouse News Bureau · Aug 14
- Howard R Long Obituary (2026) - West Union, OH - Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home - West Union Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- OVI Sobriety Checkpoint planned Saturday in Union County Peak of Ohio · Aug 15
- Star-studded film ‘Union County’ details Ohio’s opioid epidemic Cincinnati CityBeat · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Union Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Union — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,076.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Union
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Union
- Union Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeCity
Population (2024)7,076
Rank in state#212 of 923
Land area8.35 sq mi
Density847/sq mi
Coordinates39.9066, -84.2933