UnionWI
A town of 364.
Is Union a good place to live?
41% of residents are 65 or older in Union, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 18%. Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a higher average trip to work than Union. 23% of the land in Union is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Burnett County Forest, 9,642 acres with 29.9 miles of trail. Union has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
364 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Union: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Union, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Union.
Union stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: the median age there is higher
Union’s median age is 61.9 years. Union has grown 4% since 2020, to 364 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. People 65 and older are 41% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 7% of residents (21% statewide).
| Union | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.9 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.7 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Union | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.2% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 4.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 24.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 29.9% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.9% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.9% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.3% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Union has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Union for work: only 0% work in town. 16% of Union residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Siren (12%), Swiss (7%) and Webster (7%).
| Union | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
22.5% of Union is conserved land
43 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. The trail density in Union is 1.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Burnett County Forest | 29.9 mi | 9,642 |
| 2. Governor Knowles State Forest | 11.7 mi | 4,790 |
| 3. Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway | 1.1 mi | 632 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Union, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Union has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to 2° and about 53 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Union
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A larger share of adults in Union have diabetes than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
17% of adults have diabetes in Union. Of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Union. 21% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Union.
| Union | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Union | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.2% | 19% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.9% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Union
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Union; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Union residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Union for work
Where Union’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Union
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Union is a town in Burnett County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 345 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,053 ft
Questions about Union
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Union, WI a good place to live?
Union has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.