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{{Infobox U.S. county
| name = Union County
| official_name =
| settlement_type = County
| image_skyline =
| image_caption =
| image_flag =
| image_seal =
| image_map = Map of South Carolina highlighting Union County.svg
| map_caption = Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
| coordinates =
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[United States]]
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = [[South Carolina]]
| established_title = Founded
| established_date = 1785
| seat_type = County seat
| seat = [[Union, South Carolina|Union]]
| largest_city = [[Union, South Carolina|Union]]
| area_total_sq_mi = 516
| area_land_sq_mi = 514
| area_water_sq_mi = 2.2
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 27244
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| time_zone = Eastern
| web =
}}


'''Union County''' is a county located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Carolina]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,244. The county seat is [[Union, South Carolina|Union]]. The county was created in 1785.
'''Union County''' is a county located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Carolina]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,244. The county seat is [[Union, South Carolina|Union]]. The county was created in 1785.
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* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, South Carolina]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, South Carolina]]
* [[List of counties in South Carolina]]
* [[List of counties in South Carolina]]
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Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,244. The county seat is Union. The county was created in 1785.

History[edit]

Union County was formed in 1785 as part of the Ninety-Six District. It was named for the old Union Church, which served both the Presbyterians and the Episcopalians. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Revolutionary War.

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 516 square miles (1,340 km²), of which 514 square miles (1,330 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties[edit]

Demographics[edit]

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 27,244 people, 10,000 households, and 6,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 53 people per square mile (20/km²).

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Education[edit]

Union County is served by the Union County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools.

Notable people[edit]

See also[edit]

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