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Union, Missouri

City · Population 13,198 · #62 in Missouri
Union, Missouri

Union is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States. It is located on the Bourbeuse River, 50 miles (80 km) southwest of St.

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About Union

Set in the eastern part of Missouri, Union is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 13,198.

Union holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,452 residents per square mile.

📰 Union News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Union Unique

  • One of 15 places in the US named Union — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in eastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,198.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Union

  • Big Boys Pub & Subs
  • Chef Buffet — chinese
  • China King — chinese
  • El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant — mexican
  • Exit 11 — coffee shop (café)
  • Junie Moon Café
  • Pizza Hut — pizza
  • White Rose Cafe
  • El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant — mexican
  • Johnny's Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Franklin County Historical Socirty Museum · Museum
  • Splash Park · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Union

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Union

  • AUTUMN HILL SCHOOL
  • CENTRAL ELEM.
  • Clearview Elementary
  • PRAIRIE DELL ELEMENTARY
  • UNION HIGH
  • UNION MIDDLE

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)13,198
Rank in state#62 of 938
Land area9.09 sq mi
Density1,452/sq mi
Coordinates38.4379, -90.9958

🗺️ Map of Union