About Union
Union, OR is a small town located in northeastern Oregon, home to 2,123 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Union is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 853 residents per square mile.
📰 Union News Today
- Union official: Talks with Oregon Trail Electric make progress, but strike still possible Baker City Herald · Aug 18
- TRICARE expands temporary prescription refill waivers to Union County, Oregon, due to the Hagen Fire dvidshub.net · Aug 18
- Union Report Finds Oregon’s Universities Hired Administrators as Instructional and Classified Staff Lagged Willamette Week · Aug 16
- A leadership fight is brewing inside Oregon’s largest teachers union OregonLive.com · Aug 16
- Nurses union says Oregon State Hospital’s staffing levels are putting staff, patients at risk The Lund Report · 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 Oregon one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Union
- Gravy Dave’s — diner
- Union Stoplight — diner
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Union County Museum · Museum
- Little White Church · Museum
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
- Union Elementary School
- Union High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,123
Rank in state#118 of 240
Land area2.49 sq mi
Density853/sq mi
Coordinates45.2089, -117.8679