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Overview of Union County, Florida

Original title: Union County, Florida - Wikipedia
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What this does

This document provides the official geographic, demographic, and historical baseline for Union County, which hosts significant state-run correctional institutions.

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Union County Residents

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Florida Department of Corrections

The department operates the Union Correctional Institution and Reception and Medical Center within the county.

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Summary

Union County is the smallest county by area in Florida, located in the north-central part of the state. Established in 1921, it serves as the location for major state correctional facilities and has a population of approximately 16,147.

Key Facts

  • Union County is the smallest county in Florida by land area.
  • The county was officially created on October 1, 1921, from a portion of Bradford County.
  • The 2020 U.S. Census recorded the county population at 16,147.
  • The county seat and largest city is Lake Butler.
  • The county covers a total area of 250 square miles, with 244 square miles of land and 6.2 square miles of water.
  • The county hosts the Union Correctional Institution and the Reception and Medical Center.
  • Union County is located within Florida's 3rd Congressional District.
  • The county is bordered by Baker, Alachua, Bradford, and Columbia counties.
  • The population estimate for 2025 is 16,250.

Why It Matters

This document provides the official geographic, demographic, and historical baseline for Union County, which hosts significant state-run correctional institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the county seat of Union County?
The is located in Lake Butler.
When was Union County founded?
Union County was created on October 1, 1921.
Are there major state prisons in Union County?
Yes, the county is home to the Union Correctional Institution and the Reception and Medical Center.

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Correctional Hub

The county's infrastructure is significantly defined by the presence of major state-run correctional facilities.

Union Correctional InstitutionReception and Medical Center

Connected Entities

organizationReception and Medical Center“A correctional facility located in the county.”Map →
locationUnion County“The subject of the report.”Map →
locationLake Butler“The county seat and largest city.”Map →
organizationUnion Correctional Institution“A maximum-security prison located in the county.”Map →
locationBradford County“The county from which Union County was created.”Map →

Sources

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en.wikipedia.org

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